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Weather & Climate in Ocotillo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3334°N, 103.6501°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
452 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 97 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 141 km | 20 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 86 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 |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 182 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 134 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 121 mph | 155 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 182 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 91 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 40 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 66 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 78 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 43 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 117 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 28 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 79 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 20 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
Ocotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").