El Naranjito, Mexico

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1,197 Population 4/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

El Naranjito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.8°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	17.9880°N, 102.1575°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,072 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022	35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M7.6	99 km
Jan 11, 1997	46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M7.2	68 km
Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	142 km
Sep 22, 2022	55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M6.8	90 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	133 km
May 22, 1997	5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico	M6.5	97 km
Apr 11, 2012	41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	62 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	83 km
Aug 9, 2000	24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	41 km
Jun 21, 1999	20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M6.3	75 km
Jan 12, 2025	18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico	M6.2	140 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	106 km
Apr 22, 2013	7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico	M6.0	11 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	117 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	82 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	128 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	148 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	117 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	109 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Flossie	Category 1	256 km
2024	John	Category 1	96 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	199 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	79 km
2022	Blas	Category 1	292 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	14 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	195 km
2017	Max	Category 1	257 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	154 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	139 km
2014	Polo	Category 1	295 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	177 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	171 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	203 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	128 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	133 km
2006	John	Category 4	134 km
2003	Olaf	Category 1	273 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	283 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	26 km

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

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	9,500	46 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	95 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	58 km
1973	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.1 m	56	104 km
2022	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	2	99 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	142 km
2013	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	11 km
1981	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	3	13 km
1941	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	84	117 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	147 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	78°F (26°C)	0.0 in
March	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
April	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
June	83°F (28°C)	7.0 in
July	83°F (28°C)	9.1 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	9.8 in
September	82°F (28°C)	13.3 in	Wettest
October	82°F (28°C)	4.6 in
November	81°F (27°C)	0.7 in
December	80°F (26°C)	0.4 in

El Naranjito has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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