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Weather & Climate in Cerro Blanco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerro Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,189 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3786°N, 104.6202°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 54 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 46 km | 29 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 37 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 125 km | 60 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 114 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico | M3.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 76 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 117 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 205 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 119 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 189 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 100 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 205 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 253 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 88 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 182 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 31 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in |
Cerro Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").