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Weather & Climate in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7022°N, 101.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,327 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 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 70 km | 18 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 109 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 54 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 106 km | 46 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 70 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 102 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 63 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 115 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 140 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 91 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 32 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 148 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 190 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 145 km |
| 2001 | Adolph | Category 4 | 144 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 89 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 111 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 38 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 12 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 77 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 65 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").