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Weather & Climate in Ixtlahuacán del Río, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixtlahuacán del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,384 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,384 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8639°N, 103.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 79 km | 62 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 127 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 59 km | 29 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico | M3.7 | 149 km | 99 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 123 km | 88 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 143 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 270 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 127 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 237 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 256 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 211 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 135 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Ixtlahuacán del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").