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Weather & Climate in El Clavo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Clavo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3847°N, 91.6306°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 261 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 80 km | 124 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico | M4.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 96 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico | M4.3 | 124 km | 241 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico | M4.3 | 117 km | 124 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 47 km | 20 km |
| Dec 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 194 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 105 km | 43 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 57 km | 95 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
El Clavo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (2.6").