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Weather & Climate in El Súchil, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Súchil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 1,086.7 sq mi (2,814.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2269°N, 100.6392°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,583 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 40 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 36 km | 25 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 128 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 11 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 127 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 76 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 8 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 18 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 48 km | 34 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 85 km | 57 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 75 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 123 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 57 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 109 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 92 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 138 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 177 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 287 km |
| 2000 | Carlotta | Category 4 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 73 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 94 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 110 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 96 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 40 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 35 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
El Súchil has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (0.1").