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Weather & Climate in Mexico, Philippines

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

Mexico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.3 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates15.0646°N, 120.7198°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 84 km 25 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 131 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 145 km 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 118 km 172 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 25 km 22 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 83 km 70 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 103 km 33 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 117 km 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 100 km 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 131 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 135 km 110 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 137 km 28 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 146 km 14 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 147 km 23 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 61 km 59 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 144 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 74 km 35 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 141 km 121 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 149 km 17 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 139 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

82 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 215 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 169 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 115 mph 131 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 86 mph 137 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 81 mph 200 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 289 km
2022 Noru Category 4 109 mph 26 km
2021 Conson Category 1 204 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 86 mph 20 km
2020 Goni Category 3 69 mph 161 km
2020 Molave Category 2 81 mph 221 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 75 mph 290 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 mph 205 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 86 mph 282 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 92 mph 180 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 109 mph 104 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 98 mph 148 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 58 mph 285 km
2015 Melor Category 4 98 mph 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 122 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 133 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 122 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 84 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 131 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 105 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 15 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 40 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 52 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 65 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 93 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 122 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 122 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 18.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Mexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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