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Weather & Climate in Tapeixtles, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tapeixtles has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 301.0 sq mi (779.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0691°N, 104.2834°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
482 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 38 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 126 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M6.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 116 km | 39 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.1 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 92 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
50 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 115 mph | 244 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 171 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 97 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 252 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 276 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 107 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 38 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 104 mph | 271 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 267 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 36 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 8 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 22 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 73 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 71 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 38 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 143 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 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 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Tapeixtles has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in March to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (0.0").