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Zacatula, Mexico

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1,312 Population 4/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Zacatula 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 Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.0098°N, 102.1795°W
TimezoneAmerica/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

1,053 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 96 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 145 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 65 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 136 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 87 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 59 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 38 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 97 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 85 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 136 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 110 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 8 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 83 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 113 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 119 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 51 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 1 256 km
2024 John Category 1 96 km
2023 Otis Category 5 202 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 79 km
2022 Blas Category 1 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 13 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 193 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2015 Marty Category 1 157 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 140 km
2014 Polo Category 1 296 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 179 km
2013 Erick Category 1 171 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 204 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 128 km
2009 Andres Category 1 133 km
2006 John Category 4 135 km
2003 Olaf Category 1 272 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 286 km
1996 Alma Category 2 23 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 42 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 98 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 61 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 101 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 96 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 145 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 8 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 13 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 113 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

Zacatula 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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