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Weather & Climate in Mascota, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mascota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,154 ft (1,266 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5254°N, 104.7852°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 102 km | 63 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 57 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 65 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 129 km | 60 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 60 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 15 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 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 | 27 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 147 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 65 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 136 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 238 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 40 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 180 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 136 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 75 | 149 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 135 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 73 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 166 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Mascota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.2").