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Weather & Climate in Colorado (Benito Juárez), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colorado (Benito Juárez) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6444°N, 93.0240°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 101 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 148 km | 166 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 211 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 131 km | 144 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 102 km | 172 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 124 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 140 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 96 km | 190 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 140 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 123 km | 59 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.0 | 122 km | 154 km |
| Mar 10, 2009 | 4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 147 km |
| Sep 6, 2011 | 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico | M5.0 | 136 km | 153 km |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 21 km SSW of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 135 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 169 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 27 km WNW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M4.8 | 132 km | 163 km |
| Mar 16, 1998 | 29 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.8 | 137 km | 178 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 31 km NNE of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 183 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 38 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 18.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in |
Colorado (Benito Juárez) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.2") and April the driest (3.9").