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Weather & Climate in El Posquelite, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Posquelite has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6753°N, 101.5661°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 64 km | 18 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 113 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 134 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 112 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 55 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 123 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 72 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 35 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 102 km | 67 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 102 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 65 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 118 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 134 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 146 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 148 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 95 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 117 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 34 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 17 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 70 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 71 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
El Posquelite has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").