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Weather & Climate in Puyipa, Mexico

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

Puyipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.3469°N, 91.9389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 134 km 211 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 112 km 261 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 115 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 141 km 241 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 92 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 56 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 86 km 13 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 55 km 124 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 136 km 215 km
Mar 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico M4.5 146 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 130 km 14 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico M4.5 143 km 150 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 101 km 10 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 78 km 25 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 77 km 96 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 111 km 10 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 77 km 33 km
Jun 2, 1998 5 km SSW of Unión Buena Vista, Mexico M4.3 139 km 120 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 71 km 20 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 96 km 124 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 245 km
2011 Nate Category 1 75 mph 262 km
2010 Karl Category 2 98 mph 289 km
2010 Richard Category 1 75 mph 291 km
2007 Dean Category 2 86 mph 238 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 81 mph 244 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 19 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 16.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in

Puyipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (3.4").

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