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Weather & Climate in El Arrayán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Arrayán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3326°N, 105.4104°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 80 km | 59 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 104 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 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 | 200 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 28 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 57 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 229 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | — | 252 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 104 mph | 259 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 41 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 54 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 178 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 164 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
El Arrayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (0.0").