El Paraíso, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,656 Population 6/sq mi density

2,598 ft Elevation 792 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

El Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	72.2°F
	34% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,598 ft (792 m)
Area	648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	17.3436°N, 100.2281°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,621 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	79 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	83 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	79 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	56 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	97 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	93 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	113 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	115 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	6 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	64 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	52 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	41 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	134 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	141 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	56 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	90 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	116 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	136 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	102 km
2024	John	Category 3	46 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	21 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	178 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	158 km
2017	Max	Category 1	105 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	220 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	116 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	204 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	265 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	161 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	289 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	278 km
2006	John	Category 4	217 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	232 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	68 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	241 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	226 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	97 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	190 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	—	69 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	125 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	70 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	45 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	123 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	69 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	63 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	79 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	79 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	110 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	79 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	73 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	55 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	74°F (23°C)	0.5 in
May	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
June	74°F (23°C)	10.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	11.0 in
August	73°F (23°C)	10.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	12.4 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	6.3 in
November	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in

El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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