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Weather & Climate in Mezquitán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mezquitán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,127 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8212°N, 104.3347°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
294 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 119 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 93 km | 14 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 119 km | 95 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 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 | 102 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 228 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 101 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 76 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 300 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 64 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 160 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 76 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 114 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 176 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 184 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 90 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 86 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 65 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 49 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 119 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 82 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Mezquitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and April the driest (0.1").