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Weather & Climate in Tonalá, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tonalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2075°N, 94.1426°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
752 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 113 km | 166 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 100 km | 123 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 133 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 105 km | 127 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 129 km | 144 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 86 km | 172 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 107 km | 146 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 99 km | 190 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 77 km | 155 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 132 km | 140 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 59 km | 59 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 79 km | 148 km |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 67 km | 160 km |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 21 km SSW of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 135 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 95 km | 122 km |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 32 km E of Santa María Chimalapa, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 115 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico | M4.9 | 121 km | 134 km |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico | M4.9 | 93 km | 137 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 267 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 162 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 86 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 119 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in |
Tonalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.6") and April the driest (1.8").