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Weather & Climate in Higuera Blanca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higuera Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7975°N, 105.4675°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia_Banderas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 103 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 108 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 105 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 58 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 80 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 68 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 116 km | 59 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 140 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 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 | 78 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 71 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 136 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 23 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 162 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 116 km |
| 2015 | Sandra | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 92 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 103 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 145 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 66 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 4 | 147 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 106 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in |
Higuera Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.0").