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Weather & Climate in Petaquillas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petaquillas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 303.6 sq mi (786.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4864°N, 99.4563°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,302 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 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 113 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 140 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 68 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 81 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 135 km | 23 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 118 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 86 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 79 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 51 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 132 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 127 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 46 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 42 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 75 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 282 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 198 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 60 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 174 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 81 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 35 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 150 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 79 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 116 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 35 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 65 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 32 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 181 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Petaquillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").