Las Compuertas, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,101 Population 1/sq mi density

2,953 ft Elevation 900 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Las Compuertas 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	2,953 ft (900 m)
Area	838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1956°N, 100.0084°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,601 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	105 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	94 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	111 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	146 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	79 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	121 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	65 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	134 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	141 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	75 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	85 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	23 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	17 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	132 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	137 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	74 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	63 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	139 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	141 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	144 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	76 km
2024	John	Category 3	25 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	10 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	196 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	175 km
2017	Max	Category 1	84 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	236 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	115 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	215 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	237 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	147 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	299 km
2006	John	Category 4	218 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	298 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	207 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	39 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	269 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	246 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	107 km
1993	Lidia	Category 2	300 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	—	43 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	97 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	46 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	22 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	124 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	43 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	35 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	105 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	54 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	82 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	94 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	98 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	46 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	67 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in
February	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
March	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in
May	78°F (26°C)	2.1 in
June	77°F (25°C)	10.7 in
July	82°F (28°C)	10.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	10.7 in
September	76°F (24°C)	12.3 in	Wettest
October	76°F (24°C)	5.8 in
November	74°F (24°C)	1.5 in
December	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Las Compuertas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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