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Weather & Climate in Brisas de Zicatela, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brisas de Zicatela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8369°N, 97.0419°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,927 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 27 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M6.5 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 101 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 20 km | 40 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 140 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 62 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 161 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 270 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 50 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 16 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 104 mph | 191 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 109 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 149 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 22 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 18 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 1984 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 111 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 142 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 21 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 106 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Brisas de Zicatela has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").