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Weather & Climate in Mezcales, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mezcales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7307°N, 105.2826°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia_Banderas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 97 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 77 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 60 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 57 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 85 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 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 | 71 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 91 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 19 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 182 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 95 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 293 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 76 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 116 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 158 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 83 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 92 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Mezcales has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").