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Weather & Climate in El Paranal (Arocha), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paranal (Arocha) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2754°N, 105.0812°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 129 km | 41 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 110 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 52 km | 59 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 81 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 88 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 82 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 164 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 112 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 207 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 157 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 58 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 155 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 155 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 62 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
El Paranal (Arocha) has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (0.1").