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Weather & Climate in Papantla de Olarte, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papantla de Olarte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 463.0 sq mi (1,199.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4466°N, 97.3249°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 97 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2000 | 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Dec 22, 1998 | 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M3.5 | 145 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 22 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 29 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 91 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 169 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 7 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 125 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 86 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 51 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 86 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 105 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 108 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 144 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 158 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Papantla de Olarte has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (2.2").