Tamacuas (El Ranchito), Mexico

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604 Population 2/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Tamacuas (El Ranchito) 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 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	79.9°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	18.0327°N, 102.1785°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.85"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,049 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022	35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M7.6	95 km
Jan 11, 1997	46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M7.2	64 km
Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	146 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	137 km
Sep 22, 2022	55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M6.8	86 km
Apr 11, 2012	41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	58 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	85 km
Aug 9, 2000	24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	37 km
May 22, 1997	5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico	M6.5	95 km
Jun 21, 1999	20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M6.3	75 km
Jan 12, 2025	18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico	M6.2	136 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	111 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	117 km
Apr 22, 2013	7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico	M6.0	5 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	82 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	133 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	118 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	114 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	120 km
Jul 11, 1998	18 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.5	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Flossie	Category 1	258 km
2024	John	Category 1	98 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	202 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	81 km
2022	Blas	Category 1	296 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	11 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	193 km
2017	Max	Category 1	263 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	159 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	142 km
2014	Polo	Category 1	298 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	182 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	173 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	206 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	129 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	135 km
2006	John	Category 4	138 km
2003	Olaf	Category 1	274 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	287 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	24 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	9,500	41 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	99 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	62 km
1973	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.1 m	56	100 km
2022	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	2	95 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	146 km
2013	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	5 km
1981	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	3	12 km
1941	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	84	112 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	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	0.0 in
March	78°F (25°C)	0.1 in
April	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
June	82°F (28°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
July	82°F (28°C)	9.3 in
August	82°F (28°C)	9.5 in
September	81°F (27°C)	11.9 in	Wettest
October	81°F (27°C)	4.8 in
November	80°F (27°C)	0.8 in
December	78°F (26°C)	0.4 in

Tamacuas (El Ranchito) has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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