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Weather & Climate in Cotija de la Paz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cotija de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,387 ft (1,642 m) |
| Area | 217.5 sq mi (563.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8101°N, 102.7021°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 77 km | 95 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 89 km | 86 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 99 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 117 km | 58 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 108 km | 107 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 26 km S of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 46 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 96 km | 102 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 76 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 77 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 86 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 78 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 57 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 107 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 22 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.4 | 140 km | 69 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 221 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 141 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 193 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 281 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 171 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 171 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 129 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 100 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Cotija de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").