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Weather & Climate in Atoyac, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atoyac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,449 ft (1,356 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0094°N, 103.5167°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 110 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 72 km | 95 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 59 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 53 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2019 | 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 64 km | 102 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Near the coast of Colima, Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2015 | 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 3 km NW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 137 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 202 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 107 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 226 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 242 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 155 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 163 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 248 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 271 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 110 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 128 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 125 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 60 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 56 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 161 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in |
Atoyac has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").