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Weather & Climate in Minatitlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minatitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Area | 256.0 sq mi (663.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3667°N, 104.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
407 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 67 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 121 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 82 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 158 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 77 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 91 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 121 mph | 111 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 33 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 38 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 36 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 32 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 149 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | - | 110 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 56 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 67 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 84 | 137 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 50 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
Minatitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (0.1").