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Weather & Climate in Corupo, Mexico

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

Corupo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,516 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,516 ft (2,291 m)
Area593.8 sq mi (1,538.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.6093°N, 102.2352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 149 km 27 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 122 km 70 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 123 km 77 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 140 km 82 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 113 km 95 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 106 km 86 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 143 km 79 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 125 km 61 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 78 km 99 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 107 km 58 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 119 km 68 km
Mar 14, 2022 20 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M4.8 146 km 51 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 67 km 107 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 122 km 83 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 137 km 102 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 134 km 77 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 89 km 86 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 121 km 76 km
Feb 11, 2001 10 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M4.6 150 km 54 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 135 km 79 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 261 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 294 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 275 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 204 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 112 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 247 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 150 mph 247 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 92 mph 285 km
2011 Jova Category 2 98 mph 294 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 223 km
2009 Andres Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2006 John Category 4 127 mph 285 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 180 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 206 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 101 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 109 mph 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 115 mph 211 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 115 mph 191 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 98 mph 278 km
1984 Odile Category 2 98 mph 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 149 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 149 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 57 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 8.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Corupo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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