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Weather & Climate in Ixtapa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixtapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6678°N, 101.6417°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 46 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 59 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 113 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 127 km | 20 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 74 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 55 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 106 km | 67 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 30 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 68 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 44 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 111 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 142 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 28 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 144 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 186 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 141 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 111 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 42 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 15 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 77 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 66 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Ixtapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").