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Chiquilistlán, Mexico

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3,683 Population 32/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Chiquilistlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area114.0 sq mi (295.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates20.2000°N, 103.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 134 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 144 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 90 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 60 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 135 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 70 km
Oct 23, 1995 5 km W of La Central, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 92 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Jan 22, 1996 5 km E of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Jul 29, 2001 10 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 99 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 201 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 253 km
2021 Rick Category 2 239 km
2021 Nora Category 1 161 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 235 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 144 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 69 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 234 km
2013 Erick Category 1 245 km
2012 Bud Category 2 228 km
2011 Jova Category 2 124 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 167 km
2009 Andres Category 1 225 km
2006 John Category 3 243 km
2006 Lane Category 2 249 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 234 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 286 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 134 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 122 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 65 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 126 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 79 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 116 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Chiquilistlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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