Hurricane Risk for Cozumel, MX
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Since 1852, 181 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Cozumel. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 33 miles of Cozumel on July 05, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Allen (1980)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 96 miles of Cozumel.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1931)
Passed just 3.6 miles from Cozumel on June 25, 1931.
When hurricanes hit Cozumel
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1852:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Cozumel residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 33 mi | Jul 05, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 63 mi | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 153 mi | Oct 08, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 10 mi | Aug 27, 2023 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 46 mi | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 20 mi | Oct 07, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 30 mi | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Gamma | 2020 | Cat 1 | 36 mi | Oct 03, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 108 mi | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 179 mi | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 102 mi | Oct 08, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 87 mi | Oct 07, 2017 |
| Franklin | 2017 | Cat 1 | 106 mi | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 143 mi | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Ernesto | 2012 | Cat 2 | 125 mi | Aug 08, 2012 |
| Rina | 2011 | Cat 3 | 16 mi | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Paula | 2010 | Cat 2 | 63 mi | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Karl | 2010 | Cat 3 | 145 mi | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 79 mi | Nov 08, 2009 |
| Dolly | 2008 | Cat 2 | 20 mi | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 132 mi | Aug 21, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Cozumel sits in Quintana Roo — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.