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Weather & Climate in Atemajac de Brizuela, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atemajac de Brizuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,618 ft (2,322 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1407°N, 103.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 94 km | 95 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Near the coast of Colima, Mexico | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 81 km | 102 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 5 km W of La Central, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 57 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico | M4.4 | 105 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 110 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 264 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 146 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 81 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 133 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 165 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 245 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 245 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 276 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 118 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 131 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 121 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 61 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 71 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Atemajac de Brizuela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.3").