Merida sits on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, directly in the path of Caribbean hurricanes that regularly cross the region between June and November.
The Yucatan Peninsula’s largest city sits on flat limestone terrain with few natural rivers, meaning hurricane rainfall depends heavily on drainage infrastructure rather than runoff to nearby waterways. The peninsula’s flat, low-lying limestone terrain means a hurricane’s heavy rain can pool quickly since there are few natural rivers to drain it away, making radar tracking of an approaching storm’s rain bands especially important here. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Merida right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Merida, Yucatan in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Merida, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Merida rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Merida?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Yucatan are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Merida or pass by.
Is this Merida rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.