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Weather & Climate in Tecpatán, Mexico

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

Tecpatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area268.8 sq mi (696.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates17.1354°N, 93.3104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

858 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 37 km 159 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 110 km 166 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 137 km 83 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 150 km 100 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 140 km 87 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 113 km 113 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 150 km 87 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 105 km 261 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 79 km 211 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 118 km 103 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 117 km 101 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 83 km 144 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 111 km 97 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 136 km 93 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 116 km 257 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 111 km 140 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 79 km 124 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 149 km 89 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 78 km 172 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 75 km 140 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 122 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 274 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 27 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Tecpatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (1.8").

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