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Weather & Climate in Zacán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,470 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,470 ft (2,277 m) |
| Area | 593.8 sq mi (1,538.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5648°N, 102.2879°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 142 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 122 km | 70 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 118 km | 77 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 99 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 106 km | 95 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 82 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 137 km | 79 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 76 km | 99 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 100 km | 58 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 33 km SSE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 117 km | 68 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 26 km S of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.8 | 147 km | 46 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 20 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 51 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 64 km | 107 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 131 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 86 km | 86 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 107 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 244 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 278 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 205 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 142 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 65 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
Zacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").