Thermometer in the Red: Heat and Rain in Jalisco in 2024
In May 2024, thermometers in Jalisco seemed to go haywire: on May 10, one station recorded 38.4°C, nearly matching the historical maximum from 1994. The heat was so intense that even agave plants, accustomed to scorching conditions, slowed their growth. And the rains, which usually arrive in June, were delayed, leaving farmers nervously glancing at the sky.