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Weather & Climate in Pajapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pajapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 141.0 sq mi (365.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2627°N, 94.6917°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
863 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 123 km | 166 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 107 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 129 km | 109 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 57 km | 123 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 120 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 62 km | 127 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 76 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 149 km | 144 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 111 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 118 km | 172 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 94 km | 146 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 75 km | 155 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 140 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 190 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 103 km | 110 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 84 km | 59 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 81 km | 148 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 44 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 64 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in |
Pajapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (0.9").