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Weather & Climate in Benito Juárez de Peña Colorada (El Poblado), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benito Juárez de Peña Colorada (El Poblado) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 256.0 sq mi (663.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3622°N, 104.0917°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 66 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 123 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 105 km | 14 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 51 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 109 mph | 283 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 158 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 115 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 295 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 89 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 109 mph | 299 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 157 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 279 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 121 mph | 109 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 33 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 36 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 33 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 34 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 66 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 139 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 52 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
Benito Juárez de Peña Colorada (El Poblado) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (0.1").