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Weather & Climate in Patlicha, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Patlicha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,669 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,669 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 134.4 sq mi (348.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4394°N, 98.7217°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,771 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 126 km | 48 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 103 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Dec 16, 1997 | 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 95 km | 52 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 35 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 72 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 86 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 141 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 136 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 225 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 260 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 87 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 107 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 144 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 112 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 97 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 123 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 87 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 86 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 146 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 187 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Patlicha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").