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Weather & Climate in Tapalpa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tapalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 63°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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,765 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,765 ft (2,062 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9457°N, 103.7593°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 136 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 117 km | 86 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 78 km | 95 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 59 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 40 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 11 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 | 121 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 131 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 91 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 109 mph | 131 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 228 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 259 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 259 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 96 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 110 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 102 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 40 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 136 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 50 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
Tapalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").