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Weather & Climate in Colatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 426.7 sq mi (1,105.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8170°N, 98.1003°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 102 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2003 | 3 km S of Huitel, Mexico | M3.6 | 145 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 132 km | 85 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 117 km | 60 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico | M3.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 55 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 107 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 90 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 96 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 38 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 73 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 84 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 144 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 178 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 190 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
Colatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (1.9").