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Weather & Climate in Chacala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chacala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3270°N, 104.2833°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
401 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 65 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 133 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M6.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
44 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 269 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 154 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 120 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 254 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 110 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 54 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 71 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 44 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 31 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 14 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 50 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | - | 91 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 65 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 73 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in |
Chacala has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and April the driest (0.0").