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Weather & Climate in El Jazmín, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Jazmín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,502 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,502 ft (1,677 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6527°N, 103.7095°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 107 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 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 |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 149 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 189 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 119 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 206 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 204 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 243 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 113 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 66 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 84 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 84 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 22 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 107 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 132 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 18 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in |
El Jazmín has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.2").