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Weather & Climate in Bachajón, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bachajón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Area | 763.8 sq mi (1,978.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0396°N, 92.1899°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 138 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 119 km | 164 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 69 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 92 km | 211 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 110 km | 257 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 113 km | 216 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 210 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 100 km | 241 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 118 km | 206 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 178 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M4.9 | 131 km | 209 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M4.9 | 115 km | 206 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.9 | 134 km | 200 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico | M4.8 | 113 km | 179 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 2 km NE of Piedra Labrada, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 227 km |
| May 19, 1999 | 3 km NNE of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M4.7 | 150 km | 95 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0 km SSW of Jaltenango de la Paz, Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 194 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 219 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 192 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 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 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in |
Bachajón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (2.5").