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Weather & Climate in Ostuacán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ostuacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 137.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 121 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 55.5 sq mi (143.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4069°N, 93.3363°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 65 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 109 km | 166 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 137 km | 113 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 261 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 103 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 89 km | 144 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 145 km | 101 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 97 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 257 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 98 km | 124 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 67 km | 172 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 147 km | 146 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 140 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 91 km | 140 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 97 km | 140 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 155 km |
| Aug 28, 2001 | 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 97 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 58 km | 190 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 95 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 147 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 13 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 19.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 19.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in |
Ostuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 137.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.9") and April the driest (4.1").