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Ocotillo, Mexico

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1,076 Population 1/sq mi density
2,339 ft Elevation 713 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ocotillo 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 Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.0355°N, 99.8767°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,585 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 M7.4 139 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 123 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 105 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 132 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 127 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 95 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 44 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 45 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 92 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 102 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 13 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 119 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 90 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 48 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 62 km
2024 John Category 3 31 km
2023 Otis Category 5 26 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 206 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2017 Max Category 1 62 km
2015 Marty Category 1 244 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 113 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 221 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 219 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 134 km
2006 John Category 4 213 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 296 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 284 km
1997 Rick Category 2 185 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 19 km
1996 Alma Category 2 288 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 258 km
1996 Boris Category 1 110 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 35 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 77 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 26 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 14 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 102 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 35 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 13 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 139 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 44 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 63 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 105 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 117 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 26 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 77 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 26 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) 0.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Ocotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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