El Embarcadero, Mexico

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1,370 Population 2/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

El Embarcadero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.1°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9642°N, 100.0017°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.83"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,614 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	114 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	124 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	92 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	139 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	85 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	145 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	54 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	150 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	82 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	43 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	91 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	136 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	9 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	100 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	60 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	148 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	148 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	129 km
May 5, 2011	2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico	M5.7	149 km
May 11, 1990	7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico	M5.6	80 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	76 km
2024	John	Category 3	43 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	21 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	192 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	168 km
2017	Max	Category 1	61 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	229 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	97 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	205 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	230 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	123 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	298 km
2006	John	Category 4	198 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	283 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	273 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	298 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	184 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	32 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	293 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	279 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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	—	50 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	87 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	21 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	4 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	109 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	50 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	24 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	114 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	59 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	75 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	92 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	108 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	21 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	64 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	21 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
March	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
April	80°F (27°C)	0.2 in
May	82°F (28°C)	0.9 in
June	82°F (28°C)	9.1 in	Warmest
July	82°F (28°C)	8.0 in
August	82°F (28°C)	9.3 in
September	81°F (27°C)	10.8 in	Wettest
October	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in
November	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
December	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in

El Embarcadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.0").

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