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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 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 302.7 sq mi (783.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5159°N, 95.1427°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,563 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 92 km | 166 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 57 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 39 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 37 km | 101 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 63 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 87 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 111 km | 109 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 45 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 63 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 123 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 35 km | 127 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 81 km | 110 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 126 km | 97 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 93 km | 68 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 47 km | 111 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 68 km | 95 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 47 km | 146 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico | M5.4 | 108 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 267 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 228 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 275 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in |
El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.3") and March the driest (1.3").