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Weather & Climate in El Mentidero, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Mentidero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 75°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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,907 ft (886 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7704°N, 104.2929°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
310 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 113 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 86 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 | 108 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 235 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 278 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 66 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 83 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 175 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 186 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 231 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 279 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 | 83 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 80 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 60 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 42 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 113 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 76 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
El Mentidero has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.1").