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Weather & Climate in Olinalá, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Olinalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Area | 402.9 sq mi (1,043.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7786°N, 98.7394°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
800 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 90 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 129 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 73 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 65 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 111 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 48 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 37 km | 52 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 8 km E of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 12 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 5 km NNW of San Nicolás, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 96 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 114 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 158 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 257 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 240 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 123 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 255 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 102 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 144 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 147 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 112 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 141 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 112 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 151 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Olinalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").