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Weather & Climate in Petatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 799.9 sq mi (2,071.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5377°N, 101.2680°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 35 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 33 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 75 km | 25 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 68 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 148 km | 46 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 65 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 92 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 7 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 130 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 60 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 110 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 114 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 67 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 80 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 140 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 104 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 67 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | - | 294 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 171 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 178 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 161 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 130 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 147 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 31 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 50 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 35 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 114 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 106 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Petatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (0.1").