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Weather & Climate in Puilja, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puilja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,761 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,761 ft (1,756 m)
Area252.7 sq mi (654.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.7703°N, 92.2453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 131 km 159 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 89 km 164 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 130 km 100 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 140 km 181 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 72 km 211 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 42 km 261 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 126 km 169 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 138 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 82 km 257 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 122 km 122 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 82 km 216 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 133 km 140 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 106 km 210 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 147 km 9 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 138 km 40 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 103 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 135 km 131 km
Sep 15, 2010 12 km ENE of Pijijiapan, Mexico M5.1 148 km 95 km
Sep 6, 2011 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico M5.0 135 km 153 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 100 km 178 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 123 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.4 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in

Puilja has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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