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Weather & Climate in Tamacuas (El Ranchito), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tamacuas (El Ranchito) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0327°N, 102.1785°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,049 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 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 58 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 37 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 95 km | 70 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 75 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 5 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 82 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 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 | 258 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 98 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 81 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 11 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 206 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 129 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 138 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 24 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 | 41 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 99 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 62 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 100 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 95 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 146 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 5 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 12 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Tamacuas (El Ranchito) has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (0.0").