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Weather & Climate in Pactiún, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pactiún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2653°N, 92.2281°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 140 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 143 km | 164 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 211 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 257 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 137 km | 216 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 241 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 143 km | 206 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M4.9 | 139 km | 206 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico | M4.8 | 135 km | 179 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 192 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 39 km | 124 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico | M4.6 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 114 km | 215 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2010 | 0 km NNW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 235 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 223 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 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 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in |
Pactiún has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (3.1").