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Weather & Climate in Ixtlahuacán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixtlahuacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0012°N, 103.7364°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
509 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 140 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 68 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 50 km | 18 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 52 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
44 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 209 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 186 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 246 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 62 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 24 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 50 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 73 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 72 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 97 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | - | 120 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 14 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 46 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 84 | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Colima (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 58 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Ixtlahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.0").