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Weather & Climate in Marquelia, Mexico

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

Marquelia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area143.1 sq mi (370.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates16.5834°N, 98.8169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 63 km 20 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 32 km 23 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 92 km 22 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 104 km 21 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 70 km 33 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 22 km 21 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 112 km 20 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 108 km 12 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 80 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 47 km 21 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 53 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 57 km 9 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 44 km 20 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 38 km 20 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 107 km 10 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 136 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 120 km 22 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 84 km 35 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 73 km 21 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 79 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 26 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 9 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 106 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 109 mph 231 km
2021 Rick Category 2 92 mph 279 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 16 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 171 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 98 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 132 mph 136 km
2006 John Category 3 121 mph 226 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 132 mph 300 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 86 mph 275 km
1998 Lester Category 2 104 mph 256 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 23 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 112 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 92 mph 289 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 166 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 104 mph 214 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 30 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 108 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 35 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 47 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 118 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 134 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 32 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 108 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 111 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 32 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 100 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 65 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 63 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 104 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 63 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 115 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Marquelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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