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Weather & Climate in El Vigía, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Vigía 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 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7206°N, 96.4701°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 62 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M6.5 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 46 km | 40 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico | M5.5 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 88 km | 14 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 74 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 44 km | 25 km |
| Feb 26, 1996 | 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 66 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico | M5.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 89 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 14 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 28 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 254 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 136 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 46 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 24 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1984 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 53 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 96 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 74 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 70 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
El Vigía has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.2").