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Weather & Climate in Colorines, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Colorines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Area190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates19.1783°N, 100.2182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 117 km 55 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 94 km 53 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 127 km 67 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 148 km 57 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 138 km 51 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 112 km 57 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 108 km 76 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 128 km 82 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 112 km 77 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 106 km 62 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 104 km 72 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 128 km 51 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 142 km 49 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 150 km 49 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 119 km 63 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 148 km 68 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 132 km 61 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 110 km 51 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 133 km 65 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 115 km 77 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 75 mph 251 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 214 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 165 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 228 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 81 mph 248 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 208 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 284 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 25 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 49 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 115 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 160 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 166 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Colorines has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.3").

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