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Weather & Climate in Placeres del Oro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Placeres del Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 1,826.8 sq mi (4,731.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2358°N, 100.9020°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,246 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 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 71 km | 18 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 89 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 52 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 68 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 40 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 56 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 93 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 45 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 128 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 56 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 19 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 101 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 212 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 156 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 87 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 122 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 249 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 242 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 95 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 61 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 92 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 94 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 126 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 147 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Placeres del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.0").