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Weather & Climate in La Manzanilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Manzanilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 243.2 sq mi (629.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2813°N, 104.7877°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
388 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.1 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 27 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.5 | 100 km | 42 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
54 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 118 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 202 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 57 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 2 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 253 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 26 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 124 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 232 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 91 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 66 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 43 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 99 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 67 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 92 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 125 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
La Manzanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").