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Weather & Climate in Puerto del Varal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto del Varal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,772 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,772 ft (2,064 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7081°N, 99.9481°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,308 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 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 126 km | 25 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 80 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 85 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 29 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 52 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 134 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 93 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 92 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 28 km | 57 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 135 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 91 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 96 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 48 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 37 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 202 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 252 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 205 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 83 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 68 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 79 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 141 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 68 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 83 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 74 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 157 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 175 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Puerto del Varal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").