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Weather & Climate in Mixtlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mixtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,066 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,066 ft (1,544 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4397°N, 104.4086°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 142 km | 57 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 102 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2012 | 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 65 km |
| Nov 3, 1995 | 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 35 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 186 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 276 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 7 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 198 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 173 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 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 | 133 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 104 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 77 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Mixtlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.2").