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Weather & Climate in Magdalena, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magdalena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,436 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Area | 215.8 sq mi (559.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9069°N, 103.9769°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 62 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 16 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 29 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 127 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 104 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 80 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 67 km | 88 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 69 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 201 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 152 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 63 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 238 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 274 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 251 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 172 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 143 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 60 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").