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El Tamarindo, Mexico

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762 Population 2/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Tamarindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area484.4 sq mi (1,254.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.8498°N, 99.5153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,076 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 98 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 150 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 144 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 86 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 138 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 4 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 121 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 144 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 137 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 109 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 112 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 56 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 22 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 36 km
2024 John Category 3 24 km
2023 Otis Category 5 35 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 243 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 298 km
2021 Rick Category 2 214 km
2017 Max Category 1 44 km
2015 Marty Category 1 278 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 126 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 251 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 176 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 131 km
2006 John Category 4 216 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 292 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 271 km
1998 Lester Category 2 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 26 km
1997 Rick Category 2 154 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 299 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 — 40 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 115 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m — 34 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m — 41 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 54 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 59 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 40 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 31 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 98 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 39 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m — 144 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 23 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 144 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 41 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 117 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

El Tamarindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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