Weather & Climate in Imperio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Imperio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,579 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,579 ft (2,310 m) |
| Area | 498.0 sq mi (1,289.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9172°N, 97.5972°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 119 km | 61 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 95 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 88 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 102 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 236 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 171 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 57 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 236 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 107 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 108 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 82 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 116 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 116 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Imperio has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").