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Weather & Climate in El Paraíso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,598 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3436°N, 100.2281°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,621 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 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 79 km | 25 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 56 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 97 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 113 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 6 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 64 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 52 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 56 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 90 km | 35 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 116 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 136 km | 51 km |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 102 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 46 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 21 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 161 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 217 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 68 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 69 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 45 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 123 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 63 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 79 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (0.2").