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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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").