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Weather & Climate in Papanoa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papanoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 1,086.7 sq mi (2,814.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3255°N, 101.0417°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,406 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 11 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 42 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 97 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 33 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 123 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 33 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 135 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 90 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 36 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 27 km | 23 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 57 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 103 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 187 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 132 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 89 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 82 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 128 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 138 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 150 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 161 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 282 km |
| 2000 | Carlotta | Category 4 | 155 mph | 287 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 116 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 60 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 83 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 140 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 11 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 139 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 42 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Papanoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (0.0").