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Weather & Climate in La Ticla, Mexico

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

La Ticla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area184.2 sq mi (477.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.4547°N, 103.5550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.37"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 96 km 33 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 63 km 27 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 68 km 24 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 88 km 33 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 67 km 20 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 95 km 20 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 117 km 46 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 102 km 33 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 21 km 39 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 109 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 63 km 16 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 96 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 127 km 13 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 98 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 14 km 16 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 20 km 18 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 115 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 101 km 10 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 74 km 33 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 101 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Flossie Category 2 109 mph 220 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 75 mph 269 km
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 157 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 273 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 17 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 127 mph 266 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 133 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 184 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 92 mph 227 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 68 km
2017 Dora Category 2 98 mph 245 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 213 mph 184 km
2015 Marty Category 1 81 mph 236 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 92 mph 104 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 81 mph 261 km
2014 Polo Category 1 75 mph 246 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 127 mph 276 km
2013 Erick Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2012 Bud Category 3 115 mph 206 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 144 mph 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

11 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 82 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 96 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 124 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 135 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 112 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 59 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 136 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 70 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 63 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 68 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Colima (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
April 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in

La Ticla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in March to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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