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Progreso

City

Progreso Beach

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Location of Progreso in Yucatán

Progreso, Yucatán

Location in Yucatán (state)

Progreso, Yucatán

Location in Mexico

Area

• Total

270.10 km² (104.29 sq mi)

Elevation

0 m (0 ft)

Population

• Total

53,958

• Density

199.770/km² (517.403/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC-6 (CST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-5 (CDT)

Codigo Postal

97320

Area code(s)

969

Major Airport

Merida (Manuel Crescencio Rejón) International Airport

Progreso is a busy port city in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which is in the northwest part of the state. Progreso is about 30 minutes north of Mérida, the biggest city on the Yucatán Peninsula.

In 2010, Progreso had about 37,369 people living there. This made it the sixth largest community in Yucatán. The city is also the main town for the area around it, called the Progreso Municipality. This area covers about 270 square kilometers (104 square miles).

Progreso is very important for two main things: fishing and shipping. All the large shipping containers that arrive here are sent out to Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo.

This city is also a popular spot for big cruise ships. It is becoming a well-known beach resort. Cruise ship passengers arrive at a very long pier, called the Terminal Remota. This pier stretches out about 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) into the Gulf of Mexico. From the pier, visitors can go explore Progreso, Mérida, or ancient Maya civilization sites like Uxmal and Dzibilchaltun.

During July and August, the beaches in Progreso get very crowded. Many people from Mérida come to spend their summer here. They enjoy the cooler seaside weather.

History of Progreso
Progreso's Geography and Climate
- Progreso's Climate and Weather
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History of Progreso

Progreso was started in 1872 by Sir David Gilbert. He wanted to create a new seaport that was closer to Mérida. Before Progreso, the main port was Sisal, Yucatán, which was farther away.

Progreso's Geography and Climate

Progreso's Climate and Weather

Even though Progreso is right on the coast and usually humid, it has a semi-arid climate. This means it's quite dry. The average humidity is around 70–80%.

Temperatures don't change much throughout the year. However, the winter months, from December to March, are a bit cooler. Rain is not very common, but when it does rain, it's usually between June and October. On average, Progreso gets rain about 36 days a year.

Climate data for Progreso, Yucatan (1951–1980)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	33.5 (92.3)	34.4 (93.9)	38.6 (101.5)	38.0 (100.4)	44.2 (111.6)	35.0 (95.0)	34.6 (94.3)	33.5 (92.3)	33.6 (92.5)	33.0 (91.4)	33.6 (92.5)	33.0 (91.4)	44.2 (111.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	25.5 (77.9)	26.2 (79.2)	28.6 (83.5)	29.9 (85.8)	30.2 (86.4)	30.0 (86.0)	29.5 (85.1)	29.6 (85.3)	29.6 (85.3)	28.4 (83.1)	27.1 (80.8)	25.8 (78.4)	28.4 (83.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)	22.9 (73.2)	23.1 (73.6)	24.9 (76.8)	26.2 (79.2)	27.1 (80.8)	27.3 (81.1)	27.2 (81.0)	27.3 (81.1)	27.2 (81.0)	26.5 (79.7)	24.9 (76.8)	23.5 (74.3)	25.7 (78.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	20.1 (68.2)	20.0 (68.0)	21.6 (70.9)	22.9 (73.2)	24.1 (75.4)	24.7 (76.5)	24.6 (76.3)	24.8 (76.6)	24.8 (76.6)	24.2 (75.6)	22.5 (72.5)	20.9 (69.6)	22.9 (73.2)
Record low °C (°F)	10.0 (50.0)	9.2 (48.6)	13.8 (56.8)	14.8 (58.6)	17.6 (63.7)	19.2 (66.6)	18.8 (65.8)	19.6 (67.3)	19.8 (67.6)	17.6 (63.7)	15.0 (59.0)	14.0 (57.2)	9.2 (48.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches)	15.4 (0.61)	19.5 (0.77)	3.5 (0.14)	6.9 (0.27)	25.3 (1.00)	64.6 (2.54)	44.5 (1.75)	48.5 (1.91)	93.6 (3.69)	64.2 (2.53)	20.1 (0.79)	17.1 (0.67)	423.2 (16.66)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm)	1.60	1.70	0.66	0.80	1.96	4.60	4.30	4.26	6.96	4.30	2.46	2.51	36.11
Average relative humidity (%)	75	73	72	72	75	79	81	81	82	76	75	76	76
Mean monthly sunshine hours	199.6	193.0	203.4	188.7	221.1	218.7	234.8	233.3	200.4	207.8	194.0	198.0	2,492.8
Source: Colegio de Postgraduados (humidity and sun)