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El Paraíso, Mexico

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623 Population 21/sq mi density
5,154 ft Elevation 1,571 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
El Paraíso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates17.0267°N, 96.7756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,011 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 109 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 147 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 140 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 122 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 55 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 126 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 102 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 99 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 173 km
2024 John Category 3 231 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 132 km
2017 Max Category 1 229 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 117 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 208 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
1998 Lester Category 2 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 144 km
1997 Rick Category 2 127 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 132 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 115 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in

El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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