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Weather & Climate in Patihuitz, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Patihuitz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,048 ft (929 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.7387°N, 91.7374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 111 km 164 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 140 km 181 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 124 km 211 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 90 km 261 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 100 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 124 km 257 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 140 km 210 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 105 km 216 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 108 km 9 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 52 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 102 km 40 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 119 km 178 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 102 km 206 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 98 km 241 km
Feb 5, 2019 12 km E of Nueva Independencia, Mexico M4.9 143 km 164 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico M4.9 116 km 209 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 143 km 228 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 106 km 206 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 119 km 200 km
Mar 18, 2021 1 km WNW of La Libertad, Guatemala M4.8 136 km 191 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 238 km
2010 Richard Category 1 75 mph 280 km
2007 Dean Category 2 86 mph 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 173 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 12.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 11.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 13.9 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in

Patihuitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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