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Weather & Climate in Los Tepames, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Tepames has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0939°N, 103.6225°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
507 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 100 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 62 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 71 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 52 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 20 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 | 67 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 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 | 279 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 176 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 223 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 98 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 145 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 199 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 258 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 121 mph | 165 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 33 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 61 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 82 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 67 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 95 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 2 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 100 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 62 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Colima (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 47 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Los Tepames has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and April the driest (0.0").