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Weather & Climate in Tecolotlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tecolotlán 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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2014°N, 104.0483°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 95 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 53 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 135 km | 57 km |
| Feb 18, 2019 | 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Near the coast of Colima, Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 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 | 80 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 231 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 138 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 127 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 50 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 210 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 100 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 227 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 218 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 300 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 | 129 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 112 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 66 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 89 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Tecolotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").