Veracruz, Mexico
Basanta
Basanta is a locality in Veracruz, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 25. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population25
Local time02:52
18.68° N, 95.72° WElevation 3 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month219mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Basanta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:20 · 17:5511 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in May
Coolest month19°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
327 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
19 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Weather in Basanta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 92%
Today24 Oct30°22°1 mm
Sun25 Oct29°23°5.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°
Thu29 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°23°
Mon2 Nov30°23°2.5 mm
When to go to Basanta
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 73 | 73 | 60 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 45 | 56 | 64 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 49 | 33 | 19 | 26 | 59 | 209 | 296 | 327 | 406 | 219 | 111 | 62 |
| Wet days | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Sea | 24° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
What's on in Basanta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Basanta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Basanta
Earthquakes around Basanta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195014magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa 30 km ↓1973 · 104 km
6.4Allende 8 km ↑1959 · 147 km
6.3Chinantequilla 55 km ↗2014 · 112 km
5.9Oluta 15 km ↙2011 · 120 km
Towns and villages around Basanta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Ciruelo0.5 kmMartín Prieto0.5 kmLa Manta1.4 kmConstanza2.1 kmLa Piedra2.5 kmVueltas Cortas3.7 kmChorrera de Gaytán3.8 kmCerro Rojas3.9 kmEstero la Boca4.1 kmLas Pintas4.2 kmLa Boca del Estero4.9 kmPalo Blanco5.2 kmJuan Pérez5.3 kmEstero de Chucumites5.5 kmLas Maravillas5.6 kmPlaza de Armas5.6 kmSuchita5.7 kmEl Cocuite6.2 kmPueblo Nuevo6.3 kmSan Antonio Flota6.4 kmPuerto Lobo6.4 kmEstero Grande6.4 kmChocotán6.5 kmEl Mirador6.5 kmBuenavista6.9 kmSanta Catarina7.5 kmPalmíta8 kmLas Palmitas8.1 kmSanta Fe8.2 kmPunta Valiente8.5 kmDos Palmítas8.5 kmCala Larga8.6 kmLa Tunilla8.6 kmPaso la Mojarra8.9 kmLa Boyera9 kmEl Corte9.1 kmSanta Rosa de Lima9.3 kmPaso de la Virgen9.4 kmEl Tecomate9.5 kmEl Cocuite9.5 kmEl Nacaste9.6 kmPaso Nacional9.7 kmTecomate9.8 kmPaso Nacional Sur9.8 kmConejo10 kmBoca de Puquita10 kmTarache10 kmLa Mojarra11 kmEl Ciruelo11 kmPaso Nacional Norte11 kmAlvarado11 kmEl Columpio11 kmLechería11 kmLas Pozas11 kmLas Trochas11 kmLas Aneas12 kmLos Aguacates12 kmCosta de San Juan12 kmEl Platanar12 kmAmado Nervo12 kmPunta de Tía Pancha12 kmMotzorongo13 kmCampo Verde13 kmParaíso13 kmLos Ases13 kmRancho de la Aguada (Los Ases)13 kmIsla del Sancho13 kmPaso el Platanar14 kmSanta Arely (Gamboa)14 kmGamboa14 kmPuerta Prieta14 kmPunta de Gamboa (Campo Verde)14 kmPuerto Escondido14 kmPuerta Ecológica de Sotavento15 kmEl Rosario15 kmFinca Altamira15 km
Places near Basanta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basanta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Basanta.
What is the hottest month in Basanta?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Basanta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Basanta?
August is the wettest month with about 327 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Basanta?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 23°C.