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Weather & Climate in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6434°N, 101.5521°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 67 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 58 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 116 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 116 km | 46 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 97 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 123 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 76 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 32 km | 29 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 99 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 105 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 83 km | 30 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 68 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 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 | 247 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 117 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 133 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 92 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 37 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 147 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 294 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 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 | 120 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 35 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 20 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 67 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in March to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (0.0").