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Weather & Climate in Joluta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Joluta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9830°N, 101.9262°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 85 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 63 km | 46 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 60 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 56 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 86 km | 29 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 97 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 29 km | 30 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 60 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 90 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 94 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 112 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 175 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 98 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 12 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 176 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 213 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 146 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 50 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 68 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 71 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 36 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 126 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 29 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 20 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 136 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Joluta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in March to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.0").