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Weather & Climate in El Prado Pacayal, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Prado Pacayal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.6794°N, 91.6678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 111 km 164 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 131 km 211 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 136 km 181 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 96 km 261 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 90 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 128 km 257 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 106 km 216 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 142 km 210 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 99 km 9 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 145 km 208 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 42 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 93 km 40 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 100 km 241 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 118 km 178 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 101 km 206 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 118 km 200 km
Feb 5, 2019 12 km E of Nueva Independencia, Mexico M4.9 141 km 164 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico M4.9 116 km 209 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 136 km 228 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 107 km 206 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 244 km
2010 Richard Category 1 75 mph 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 178 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 12.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 11.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 13.9 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in

El Prado Pacayal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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