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Weather & Climate in Malpaso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malpaso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,962 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,962 ft (2,122 m) |
| Area | 604.2 sq mi (1,564.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6230°N, 102.7626°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 286 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 1 | - | 284 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | - | 291 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 171 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Malpaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (0.1").