Rains are expected this Wednesday in the country’s capital (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Beyond consulting the weather forecast to know what to wear or whether or not to carry a raincoat, the weather report is an instrument that has become essential for various sectors such as transportation (by sky, sea and land), agriculture , tourism, disaster prevention, public health and even to carry out military operations.
But if predicting the weather could be complex in itself, another variant is added: climate change, which has made the need to stay up to date even more urgent in order to act and adopt public policies that reduce disaster risks. such as alerts about floods, droughts, freezing waves, a bad landing and other related phenomena.
In this context, here is the weather report for the next few hours in Mexico City this Wednesday, November 20:
The weather for this Wednesday in Mexico City will reach 21 degrees, while the minimum temperature will be 10 degrees. The forecast ultraviolet ray levels are 4.
As for rain, the probability of precipitation for said city will be 100%, with cloud cover of 82%, during the day; and 25%, with 96% cloudiness, throughout the night.
Meanwhile, wind gusts will reach 43 kilometers per hour during the day and 35 kilometers per hour at night.
Climate prediction in Mexico City (Illustrative image Infobae)
It might be thought that due to its geographical location and its size, the Mexican capital would have a homogeneous subtropical climate, but this is not the case, as it has climates that range from temperate to cold humid and alpine tundra in the highest part of the south.
Generally, the climate is warm and temperate in CDMX and ranges between 22 to 27 degrees; Summers are characterized by having a good amount of rain, with June, August and September being the months in which the most rainfall is recorded.
During winter, temperatures usually drop to zero degrees in the highest areas of the periphery, such as Ajusco; In contrast, municipalities such as Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Venustiano Carranza and Gustavo A. Madero tend to be the driest and most temperate.
Among the historical records is that the last time it snowed in the city was in 1967; while the highest temperature was recorded on May 9, 1998, when the thermometer rose to 33.9 degrees, while the minimum was -10 degrees recorded on December 10, 1972.
Due to climate change, the capital is hit hard by constant environmental contingencies, so currently the Ministry of the Environment (Sedema), in alliance with the German Cooperation for Sustainable Development (GIZ México) and the Mexican Climate Initiative (ICM ), implements a series of actions that revolve around integrated and sustainable mobility; solar city; zero waste; sustainable water management and river rescue; revegetation of the countryside and the city; air quality and climate culture.
The temperature in CDMX ranges between 22 and 27 degrees. (DARKQUARTERS)
Mexico is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world, because due to its geographical location that makes it a recipient of a great variety of climates, it has become home to 12% of the world’s species (12,000 of which are endemic).
The country is located in two completely different areas as it is crossed by the Tropic of Cancer: on the one hand there is the tropical zone and on the other with a temperate climate, however, these are intermingled by the oceans and reliefs that surround Mexico giving origin to more times.
Given this, it is not surprising to find that in the highest parts of Chihuahua temperatures are around -30 degrees, while in the Mexicali desert the thermometer reaches up to 50 degrees.
The country has a warm rainy zone that includes the low coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific; warm-humid and warm sub-humid regions that can be found in the coastal plains of the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in the north of Chiapas and in the Yucatan Peninsula; dry climate in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental, the upper basins of the Balsas and Papaloapan rivers, parts of the isthmus of Tehuantepec, Yucatán and Chiapas; temperate zones, mostly the territory north of the Tropic of Cancer; and semi-desert, north of the Altiplano.
The average weather in the country is 19 degrees, however, there are cities such as Mexicali, Culiacán, Ciudad Juárez, Hermosillo, Torreón, Saltillo or Monterrey where the high temperatures are truly extreme.
When talking about the record maximum and minimum temperatures in Mexico, San Luis Río Colorado, a city located in Sonora but bordering the Great Altar Desert of Baja California, rose to 58.5 degrees on July 6, 1966; In contrast, the lowest temperature was recorded on December 27, 1997 in the municipality of Madero in Chihuahua, with -25 degrees.
Experts assure that due to climate change the nation will suffer in the future a decrease in annual rainfall and a considerable increase in temperatures; In addition, there have been major impacts on farmers and ranchers due to droughts or severe floods in recent years; while in times of heat there has been an increase in the number of environmental contingencies in the main metropolises such as CDMX or Monterrey.
How do the varying microclimates within Mexico impact agricultural practices, and what role does topography play in these differences?
1. What factors should be considered when predicting the weather in a city like Mexico City, and how has climate change impacted weather prediction in the area?
2. Can you provide insights into the different climates that exist within Mexico and how they are influenced by the country’s geographical location and topography?
3. How has Mexico City’s unique climate made it susceptible to various environmental contingencies and natural disasters, and what measures have been taken by the government and other organizations to mitigate these risks?
4. As the weather becomes more extreme, how are agriculture and tourism industries adapting to the changing climate in Mexico? Are there any specific strategies or technologies being implemented to cope with increased temperatures and decreased rainfall?
5. In what ways has the Mexican government been working with international partners, such as Germany, to address issues related to sustainable development and climate change in the face of these challenges?
Section 1: Weather Prediction and Climate Change in Mexico City
Guest 1: As a professional meteorologist, what challenges do you face when predicting the weather in a city like Mexico City, given its size and diverse climates?
Guest 2: As an environmental scientist, can you discuss some of the short-term and long-term effects of climate change on Mexico City’s weather patterns and how these changes might impact local communities?
