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Weather & Climate in Chiquilistlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiquilistlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 114.0 sq mi (295.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2000°N, 103.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 86 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 105 km | 95 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 90 km | 102 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 5 km W of La Central, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 57 km |
| Jan 22, 1996 | 5 km E of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 10 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 99 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 253 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 69 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 228 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 124 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 243 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 123 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 134 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 122 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 65 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 79 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Chiquilistlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.3").