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Weather & Climate in Banus Vallarta (Verde Vallarta), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banus Vallarta (Verde Vallarta) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7161°N, 105.2231°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 97 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 104 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 84 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 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 | 65 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 97 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 163 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 23 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 164 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 188 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 89 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 297 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 204 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 121 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 88 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 87 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Banus Vallarta (Verde Vallarta) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").