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Weather & Climate in Paso Nacional, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paso Nacional has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 987.3 sq mi (2,557.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.7664°N, 95.7486°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 107 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 129 km | 123 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 66 km | 109 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 27 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 73 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 129 km | 127 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 117 km | 110 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 136 km | 100 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 120 km | 122 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 123 km | 77 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 93 km | 106 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico | M4.7 | 89 km | 60 km |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 5 km E of Almagres, Mexico | M4.6 | 142 km | 122 km |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 78 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Achotal de Moreno, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Almagres, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 133 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 128 km | 135 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 | 215 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 75 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 91 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 62 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 145 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 163 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 166 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 168 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
Paso Nacional has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.8").