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Tecolotlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

9,189 Population 3,961/sq mi density
3,960 ft Elevation 1,207 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tecolotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,960 ft (1,207 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density3,961/sq mi
Coordinates20.2014°N, 104.0483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 129 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 119 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 146 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 80 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 204 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 231 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 294 km
2021 Rick Category 2 256 km
2021 Nora Category 1 138 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 213 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 127 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 50 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 228 km
2013 Erick Category 1 230 km
2012 Bud Category 2 210 km
2011 Jova Category 2 100 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 160 km
2009 Andres Category 1 215 km
2006 Lane Category 3 228 km
2006 John Category 3 227 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 218 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 264 km
1996 Alma Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 129 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 112 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 66 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 132 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 102 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 89 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 94 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Tecolotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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