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Platanillo, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,783
Population
2/sq mi density
2,008 ft
Elevation
612 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Platanillo 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 | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0648°N, 99.9109°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 36 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 12 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 107 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 36 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 17 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 119 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 143 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 46 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 30 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 |
Platanillo 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").