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Weather & Climate in El Escondido, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Escondido has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2207°N, 100.3121°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,729 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 114 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 146 km | 70 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 119 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 24 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 16 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 67 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 103 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 118 km | 70 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 44 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 117 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 116 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 58 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 182 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 263 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 252 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 285 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 150 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 201 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 140 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 112 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 149 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 142 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 115 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 131 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 157 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
El Escondido has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.1").