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Weather & Climate in Paso de Núñez (Buenavista), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paso de Núñez (Buenavista) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 841.7 sq mi (2,179.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8947°N, 100.9467°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
548 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 73 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 96 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 89 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 92 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 85 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 49 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 89 km | 70 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 73 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 125 km | 31 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 114 km | 71 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 31 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 37 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 45 km | 82 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 113 km | 37 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 265 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 149 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 289 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 127 mph | 245 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 125 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 92 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 127 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 136 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Paso de Núñez (Buenavista) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (0.1").