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Weather & Climate in Toquián Grande, Mexico

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

Toquián Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,558 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,558 ft (1,694 m)
Area251.9 sq mi (652.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.5297°N, 92.3544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 96 km 34 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 90 km 53 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 52 km 164 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 78 km 93 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 118 km 27 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 95 km 66 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 123 km 62 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km 66 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 81 km 85 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 84 km 80 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 74 km 100 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 62 km 62 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 136 km 55 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 101 km 45 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 113 km 197 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 42 km 93 km
Apr 25, 2016 83 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 145 km 16 km
Sep 10, 1993 50 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 132 km 63 km
May 1, 2012 63 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 141 km 14 km
Apr 27, 2016 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 137 km 16 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 181 km
1998 Lester Category 1 92 mph 265 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 75 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 52 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 121 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 122 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 162 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 196 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 13.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 10.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 12.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 14.3 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Toquián Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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