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Weather & Climate in Colola, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2972°N, 103.4108°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
553 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 51 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 99 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 77 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 23 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 2 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 295 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 33 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 262 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 122 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 71 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 199 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 114 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 253 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 105 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 119 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 147 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 94 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 48 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 51 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 90 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 142 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Colima (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in |
Colola has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in March to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (0.0").