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Weather & Climate in Uruapan, Mexico

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

Uruapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates31.6231°N, 116.4398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,795 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 131 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 130 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 131 km 7 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 142 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 142 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 134 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 130 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 137 km 6 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 60 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 126 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 26 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 120 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 130 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 149 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 137 km 6 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 136 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 138 km 15 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 139 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 139 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 88 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 81 mph 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m — 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 135 km
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Uruapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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