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Weather & Climate in La Purísima, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Purísima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,009 m) |
| Area | 75.5 sq mi (195.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3072°N, 101.8934°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 147 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 76 km | 70 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 138 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 141 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 116 km | 69 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 113 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 92 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 31 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 134 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 114 km | 71 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 118 km | 77 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 86 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 91 km | 82 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 95 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 245 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 90 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 223 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 155 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 75 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 242 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 192 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 141 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 148 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 138 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 62 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 173 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
La Purísima has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.2").