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Weather & Climate in Puruarán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puruarán 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 3,576 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 | 3,576 ft (1,090 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0975°N, 101.5220°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
468 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 47 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 108 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 142 km | 46 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 86 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 72 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 95 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 105 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 91 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 120 km | 31 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 95 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 50 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 74 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 68 km | 76 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.2 | 128 km | 43 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 109 km | 37 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 | 235 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 279 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 84 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 282 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 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 | 147 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 145 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 87 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 138 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 185 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 |
Puruarán 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").