Arenal, Mexico
Full City Profile
6,700
Population
386/sq mi density
7,402 ft
Elevation
2,256 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Arenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,402 ft (2,256 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3811°N, 98.9428°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 39 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 91 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 137 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 160 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 178 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 180 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 57°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.2").