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Weather & Climate in Valle Galeana (El Tamarindo), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valle Galeana (El Tamarindo) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1300°N, 100.2386°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,914 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 121 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 139 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 31 km | 55 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 28 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 92 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 111 km | 67 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 80 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 32 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 152 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 103 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 48 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 185 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 277 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 128 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 115 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 124 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 137 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 130 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 120 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 141 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 158 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Valle Galeana (El Tamarindo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.1").