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Weather & Climate in El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,782 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,782 ft (2,372 m) |
| Area | 207.3 sq mi (536.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9362°N, 103.0923°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 208 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 210 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 172 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
El Plateado de Joaquín Amaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.2").