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Colima, Mexico
Full City Profile
146,965
Population
8,461/sq mi density
1,699 ft
Elevation
518 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Colima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2447°N, 103.7127°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 29 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 56 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 70 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 47 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 113 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 20 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 67 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 32 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Colima has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.0").