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Weather & Climate in Naranjo de Chila, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naranjo de Chila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 621.2 sq mi (1,608.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9208°N, 102.6215°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 63 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 82 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 132 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 91 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 69 km | 77 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 92 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 110 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 73 km | 39 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 280 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 286 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 128 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 49 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 286 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 274 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 105 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 140 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 82 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 63 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 63 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 109 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 124 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Naranjo de Chila has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.1").