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Weather & Climate in Guatacalca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guatacalca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 234.9 sq mi (608.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1666°N, 92.9784°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 172 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 190 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 59 km |
| Sep 6, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Mundo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2013 | 30 km E of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 178 km |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 195 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.7 | 100 km | 200 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 31 km NNE of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 183 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 32 km NNE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 170 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.6 | 89 km | 223 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 30 km | 14 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 36 km NNE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 150 km |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 26 km WSW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 186 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 96 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.4 | 110 km | 56 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico | M4.4 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico | M4.4 | 24 km | 103 km |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 18 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 183 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 31 km ENE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M4.4 | 137 km | 176 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 272 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Guatacalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (1.8").