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Weather & Climate in Peras, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,316 ft (2,230 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3592°N, 98.2372°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,592 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 96 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 142 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 144 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 108 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 138 km | 80 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 132 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 94 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 110 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 182 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 102 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 241 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 229 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 107 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 146 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 100 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 133 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 146 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 135 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 98 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Peras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.2").