Mixtlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,710 Population 2,221/sq mi density
5,066 ft Elevation 1,544 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Mixtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,221/sq mi
Coordinates20.4397°N, 104.4086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 145 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 17 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 35 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 186 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 252 km
2021 Nora Category 1 105 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 191 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 133 km
2018 Willa Category 5 276 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 7 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 249 km
2013 Erick Category 1 227 km
2012 Bud Category 2 206 km
2011 Jova Category 2 72 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 182 km
2009 Andres Category 1 231 km
2006 Lane Category 3 198 km
2006 John Category 3 209 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 173 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 221 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 133 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 104 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 79 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 48 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 77 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Warmest
July 67°F (19°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 7.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Mixtlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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