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Weather & Climate in Colonia Progreso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 163.4 sq mi (423.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8011°N, 95.0797°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,345 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 91 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 96 km | 83 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 115 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 127 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 77 km | 87 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 46 km | 101 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 44 km | 63 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 123 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 63 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 36 km | 120 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 94 km | 96 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 113 km | 127 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.6 | 140 km | 29 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 79 km | 35 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 86 km | 97 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 85 km | 68 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 219 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 296 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 142 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 95 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 117 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in |
Colonia Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.5").