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Weather & Climate in Lo Arado, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lo Arado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 260.6 sq mi (674.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6214°N, 104.5344°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.5 | 130 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 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 | 286 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 114 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 218 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 83 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 280 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 38 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 275 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 129 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 92 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 | 85 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 72 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 45 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 65 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 109 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 105 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 97 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Lo Arado has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (0.1").