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Weather & Climate in Pinal Grande, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pinal Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1011°N, 101.5753°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
465 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 109 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 47 km | 70 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 139 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 87 km | 69 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 75 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 130 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 97 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 120 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 88 km | 77 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 39 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 94 km | 71 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 78 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 72 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 53 km | 82 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 126 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 233 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 94 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 276 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 204 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 143 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 147 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 85 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 143 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
Pinal Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").