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Weather & Climate in Tamazulita, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tamazulita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,029 ft (1,228 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates20.2032°N, 103.9701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 130 km 33 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 136 km 13 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 148 km 14 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 120 km 10 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 114 km 95 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 133 km 10 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 140 km 33 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 149 km 40 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 143 km 28 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 142 km 33 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 144 km 33 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 148 km 35 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 141 km 57 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 147 km 33 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 97 km 102 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 128 km 33 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 146 km 33 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 144 km 60 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 48 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 126 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 86 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 75 mph 203 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 132 mph 239 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 250 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 146 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 92 mph 221 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 133 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 207 mph 56 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 92 mph 230 km
2013 Erick Category 1 81 mph 235 km
2012 Bud Category 2 98 mph 216 km
2011 Jova Category 2 98 mph 108 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 162 km
2009 Andres Category 1 81 mph 219 km
2006 John Category 3 127 mph 233 km
2006 Lane Category 2 104 mph 235 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 150 mph 223 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 272 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 295 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 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 2,000 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 130 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 65 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 130 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 85 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 101 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Tamazulita has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.2").

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