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El Arenal, Mexico
Full City Profile
11,610
Population
8,600/sq mi density
4,403 ft
Elevation
1,342 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
El Arenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,403 ft (1,342 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7763°N, 103.6935°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 93 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
El Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (0.0").