Arenal del Centro (La Máquina), Mexico

Full City Profile

503 Population 2/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.9°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Area	225.5 sq mi (583.9 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1336°N, 100.4594°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.04"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	62 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	46 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	75 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	148 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	33 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	115 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	106 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	98 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	135 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	34 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	39 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	30 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	50 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	85 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	108 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	85 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	103 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	96 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	141 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	123 km
2024	John	Category 3	72 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	39 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	147 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 3	297 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	127 km
2017	Max	Category 1	86 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	188 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	86 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	170 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	281 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	131 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	259 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	250 km
2006	John	Category 4	183 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	282 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	282 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	216 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	82 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	293 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	92 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	139 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	70 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	51 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	115 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	146 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	92 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	75 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	62 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	102 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	126 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	46 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	56 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	21 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
March	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	0.1 in
May	82°F (28°C)	0.9 in
June	83°F (28°C)	8.0 in	Warmest
July	82°F (28°C)	7.4 in
August	82°F (28°C)	7.8 in
September	81°F (27°C)	10.0 in	Wettest
October	82°F (28°C)	4.1 in
November	81°F (27°C)	0.7 in
December	80°F (27°C)	0.2 in

Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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