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Weather & Climate in Frontera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frontera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5433°N, 92.6453°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2007 | Gulf of America | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.7 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 223 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 128 km | 96 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico | M4.4 | 78 km | 103 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 72 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico | M4.3 | 125 km | 57 km |
| May 10, 2015 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Nov 19, 2012 | 13 km W of Nuevo Volcán Chichonal, Mexico | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico | M4.3 | 60 km | 124 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 91 km NNW of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico | M4.3 | 76 km | 194 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 7 km SSW of Santana 2da. Sección B (La Palma), Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 79 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Bay of Campeche | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 2 km NE of Ixtapangajoya, Mexico | M4.2 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 136 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 170 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (1.2").