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Weather & Climate in Arena 6ta. Sección (La Bolsa), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arena 6ta. Sección (La Bolsa) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 302.9 sq mi (784.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1622°N, 93.3954°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 147 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 146 km | 166 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 144 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 99 km | 172 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 103 km | 190 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 155 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 100 km | 59 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 131 km | 148 km |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 160 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M4.9 | 118 km | 169 km |
| Sep 6, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Mundo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 105 km | 195 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 31 km NNE of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M4.7 | 110 km | 183 km |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 30 km E of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 115 km | 178 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.7 | 76 km | 200 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 18 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 155 km |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 147 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 32 km NNE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.6 | 105 km | 170 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | 9 km ENE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 183 km |
| Aug 19, 2010 | 17 km SE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 148 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 272 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 91 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Arena 6ta. Sección (La Bolsa) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (1.7").