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Weather & Climate in Gargantillo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gargantillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0170°N, 105.3452°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.5 | 84 km | 42 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.2 | 105 km | 35 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 20 km | 63 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 53 km SSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 36 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 105 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 121 mph | 285 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 19 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 122 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 168 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 25 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 98 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 195 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 66 km |
| 2015 | Sandra | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 240 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 125 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 37 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 133 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 151 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in |
Gargantillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.0").