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Weather & Climate in Chapalilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chapalilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1885°N, 104.6378°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 70 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 31 km | 29 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 55 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 105 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 94 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 55 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 127 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 103 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 203 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 81 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 198 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 240 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 97 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 226 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 | — | — | 137 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 15 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
Chapalilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").