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Weather & Climate in El Recreo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Recreo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 301.0 sq mi (779.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1086°N, 102.4159°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
466 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 92 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 98 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 102 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 102 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 127 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 120 km | 39 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 70 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 73 km | 77 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 94 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 111 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.3 | 119 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 273 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 289 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 58 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 259 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 123 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 51 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 197 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 188 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 103 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 93 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 92 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 119 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 108 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
El Recreo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").