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Petatlán, Mexico

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21,659 Population 27/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Petatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area799.9 sq mi (2,071.7 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates17.5377°N, 101.2680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 35 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 33 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 75 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 68 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 148 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 65 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 92 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 105 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 7 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 130 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 60 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 67 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 117 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 80 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 34 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 215 km
2024 John Category 3 140 km
2023 Otis Category 5 104 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 100 km
2021 Rick Category 2 67 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 294 km
2017 Max Category 1 160 km
2015 Marty Category 1 144 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 140 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 143 km
2013 Erick Category 1 227 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 171 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 193 km
2009 Andres Category 1 178 km
2006 John Category 4 161 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 296 km
1997 Rick Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 177 km
1996 Alma Category 2 130 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 147 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 31 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 50 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 35 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 114 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 106 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 75 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 41 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 80°F (26°C) 13.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Petatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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