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Pochutla, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,201
Population
3/sq mi density
3,793 ft
Elevation
1,156 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Pochutla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Area | 402.9 sq mi (1,043.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6591°N, 98.8980°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 90 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 136 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 138 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 131 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 90 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 120 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 82 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 95 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 160 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Pochutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.2").