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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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7160°N, 105.2051°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 98 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 135 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 85 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 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 | 63 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 99 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 24 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 190 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 87 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 204 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 162 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 90 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 86 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Ixtapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").