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Weather & Climate in Modelo Dos Ríos, Mexico

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

Modelo Dos Ríos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area235.0 sq mi (608.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.3959°N, 94.7647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.8"
210% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,714 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 50 km 166 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 126 km 83 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 99 km 107 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 143 km 113 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 92 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 53 km 101 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 114 km 87 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 56 km 123 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 109 km 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 45 km 120 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 132 km 96 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 112 km 110 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 81 km 144 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 56 km 127 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 122 km 68 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 89 km 97 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 130 km 56 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 43 km 111 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 71 km 95 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 6 km 146 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 241 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 162 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 287 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 257 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 135 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 285 km
1997 Rick Category 1 86 mph 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 138 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 19.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 20.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 19.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 13.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Modelo Dos Ríos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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