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Weather & Climate in El Barranco Azul, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Barranco Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 851.7 sq mi (2,206.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3999°N, 99.1163°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 96 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 41 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 123 km | 37 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 70 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 79 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 39 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 127 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
El Barranco Azul has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.7").