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Weather & Climate in Puerta de Palapares, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerta de Palapares has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1033°N, 105.6306°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 119 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 79 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 115 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 189 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 14 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 80 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 58 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 125 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 225 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 51 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 52 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 1 | — | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 159 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Puerta de Palapares has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.0").