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Petaquillas, Mexico

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9,801 Population 32/sq mi density
3,783 ft Elevation 1,153 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Petaquillas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Area303.6 sq mi (786.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates17.4864°N, 99.4563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 121 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 113 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 140 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 68 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 143 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 81 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 135 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 143 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 79 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 51 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 115 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 132 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 46 km
2024 John Category 3 42 km
2023 Otis Category 5 75 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 261 km
2021 Rick Category 2 240 km
2017 Max Category 1 102 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 179 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 282 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 199 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 198 km
2006 John Category 4 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 60 km
1997 Rick Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 174 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 249 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 km
1984 Odile Category 2 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 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
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 150 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 81 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 90 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 79 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 116 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 35 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 65 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 121 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 32 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 67 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 90 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 181 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 183 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in

Petaquillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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