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Weather & Climate in Cuyacapan, Mexico

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

Cuyacapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density816/sq mi
Coordinates19.9681°N, 103.5240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 124 km 33 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 147 km 24 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 139 km 16 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 150 km 33 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 149 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 116 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 106 km 86 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 68 km 95 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 140 km 33 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 137 km 33 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 143 km 59 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 147 km 33 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 144 km 53 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 144 km 33 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 145 km 35 km
Sep 2, 2015 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.7 137 km 24 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 129 km 33 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 149 km 76 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 59 km 102 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 141 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 139 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 175 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 127 mph 292 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 199 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 187 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 92 mph 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 153 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 213 mph 109 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 92 mph 222 km
2013 Erick Category 1 81 mph 244 km
2012 Bud Category 2 109 mph 239 km
2011 Jova Category 3 109 mph 155 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 159 km
2009 Andres Category 1 81 mph 220 km
2006 John Category 4 127 mph 244 km
2006 Lane Category 1 86 mph 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 274 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 249 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 106 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 124 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 121 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 56 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 52 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 165 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Cuyacapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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