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Weather & Climate in El Colorado, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Colorado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7700°N, 105.1558°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 105 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 113 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 90 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 57 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 59 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 92 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 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 | 58 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 100 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 32 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 191 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 76 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 89 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 78 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
El Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.1").