El Papayo, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,247 Population 3/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

El Papayo 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	75 ft (23 m)
Area	838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0347°N, 100.2479°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.02"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,627 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	87 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	66 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	99 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	57 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	129 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	82 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	123 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	147 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	55 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	63 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	30 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	109 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	27 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	123 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	91 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	85 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	121 km
May 11, 1990	7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico	M5.6	53 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	122 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	101 km
2024	John	Category 3	56 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	24 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	167 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 2	297 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	146 km
2017	Max	Category 1	71 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	206 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	85 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	184 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	257 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	126 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	278 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	272 km
2006	John	Category 4	189 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	279 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	275 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	199 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	58 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	289 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	—	71 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	115 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	45 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	27 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	139 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	136 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	71 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	51 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	87 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	82 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	102 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	66 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	81 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	45 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	38 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	0.5 in
February	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
March	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
May	81°F (27°C)	1.3 in
June	80°F (27°C)	9.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	8.3 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	8.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	11.0 in	Wettest
October	79°F (26°C)	5.0 in
November	78°F (26°C)	0.9 in
December	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in

El Papayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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