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Weather & Climate in Surcua, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Surcua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0081°N, 102.0797°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 126 km | 18 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 90 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 75 km | 48 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 47 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 67 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 101 km | 29 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 14 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 73 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 103 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 192 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 10 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 209 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 140 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 34 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 94 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 52 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 88 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 51 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 110 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 136 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 14 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 9 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 122 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Surcua has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (0.0").