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Weather & Climate in Purungueo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purungueo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 425.7 sq mi (1,102.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0217°N, 100.8203°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
417 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 | 91 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 115 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 88 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 68 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 77 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 105 km | 57 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 50 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 56 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 64 km | 82 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 50 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 60 km | 72 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 121 mph | 267 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 157 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 163 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 264 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 73 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 112 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 134 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Purungueo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and February the driest (0.1").