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Weather & Climate in La Resolana, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Resolana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area260.6 sq mi (674.8 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates19.6039°N, 104.4342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 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 99 km 24 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 132 km 20 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 88 km 33 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 97 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 99 km 16 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 87 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 81 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 78 km 13 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 60 km 13 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 73 km 14 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 139 km 18 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 95 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 147 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 97 km 10 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 96 km 33 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 71 km 20 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 140 km 42 km
Nov 21, 1995 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 131 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 56 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 115 mph 290 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 75 mph 290 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 123 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 155 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 132 mph 228 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 132 mph 261 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 251 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 93 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 92 mph 154 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 51 km
2018 Willa Category 5 161 mph 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 213 mph 49 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 92 mph 156 km
2014 Odile Category 4 138 mph 283 km
2013 Erick Category 1 81 mph 153 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 81 mph 294 km
2012 Bud Category 3 109 mph 137 km
2011 Jova Category 3 115 mph 70 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 90 km
2009 Andres Category 1 81 mph 139 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 76 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 66 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 41 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 54 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 110 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 102 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 99 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 74 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 86 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 12.2 in
August 76°F (25°C) 12.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 13.4 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in

La Resolana has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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