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Weather & Climate in Valle de Banderas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valle de Banderas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8079°N, 105.2481°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia_Banderas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 107 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 113 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 80 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 127 km | 68 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 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 | 69 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 89 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 157 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 28 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 180 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 95 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 166 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 79 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 85 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Valle de Banderas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").