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Weather & Climate in El Tuito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tuito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3196°N, 105.3242°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 52 km | 63 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 53 km SSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 61 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 133 km | 57 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 91 km | 42 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 31 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 114 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 163 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 32 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 196 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 92 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 42 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 102 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 123 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
El Tuito has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and April the driest (0.1").