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Weather & Climate in San Juan Espanatica, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Espanatica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,642 ft (1,110 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4967°N, 103.4022°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 145 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 111 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 110 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 16 km | 95 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 153 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 230 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 197 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 72 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 98 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 107 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 56 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 121 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 109 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 23 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 177 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
San Juan Espanatica has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (0.0").