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Weather & Climate in Guachinango, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guachinango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,911 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,399/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5758°N, 104.3815°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 9 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 57 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 59 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 128 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 27 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 182 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 269 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 9 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 202 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 164 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 148 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 116 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 63 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Guachinango has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.2").