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El Cantón, Mexico
Full City Profile
503
Population
1/sq mi density
581 ft
Elevation
177 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
El Cantón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8942°N, 99.5974°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 34 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 125 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 34 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 44 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 69 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 34 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 21 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 107 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 36 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 31 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
El Cantón has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.1").