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Weather & Climate in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tamaulipas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,188.5 sq mi (3,078.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7719°N, 93.4072°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake | M8.2 | 99 km | 47 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 119 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 108 km | 164 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 116 km | 83 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 47 km | 100 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 42 km | 80 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 39 km | 85 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Offshore Chiapas, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 45 km | 87 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 109 km | 45 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico | M6.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 90 km | 113 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 85 km | 93 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 83 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.0 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Sep 6, 1995 | 119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 135 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 290 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 124 km |
| 2017 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.7 m | 98 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 156 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 18.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Tamaulipas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 81°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.0") and January the driest (0.1").