Colonia Buenos Aires, Mexico

Full City Profile

603 Population 1/sq mi density

105 ft Elevation 32 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Colonia Buenos Aires 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	105 ft (32 m)
Area	648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1564°N, 100.4144°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

2,632 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	65 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	77 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	52 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	150 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	36 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	113 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	102 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	101 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	132 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	43 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	28 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	33 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	46 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	89 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	81 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	108 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	104 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	100 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	141 km
May 11, 1990	7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico	M5.6	31 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	119 km
2024	John	Category 3	67 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	34 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	153 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	132 km
2017	Max	Category 1	87 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	194 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	89 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	176 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	277 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	135 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	264 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	255 km
2006	John	Category 4	188 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	286 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	286 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	217 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	78 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	296 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	230 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	—	87 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	135 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	68 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	47 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	117 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	149 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	87 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	71 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	65 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	97 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	122 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	52 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	59 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	68 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	26 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	68 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

Colonia Buenos Aires 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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