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Weather & Climate in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,018 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,018 ft (2,139 m) |
| Area | 134.6 sq mi (348.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9392°N, 103.0197°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 66 km | 95 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 94 km | 86 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 142 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 135 km | 58 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 107 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 78 km | 102 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 118 km | 57 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 86 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 107 km |
| May 29, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 78 km |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 112 km | 96 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 105 km |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 295 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 157 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 109 mph | 208 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 275 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 209 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 149 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 134 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 100 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 79 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.3").