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Weather & Climate in Zacatula, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacatula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0098°N, 102.1795°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,053 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 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 38 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 97 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 76 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 8 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 118 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 83 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 113 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 119 km | 51 km |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 51 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 96 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 202 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 13 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 204 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 128 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 135 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 23 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 42 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 98 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 61 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 101 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 8 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 13 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Zacatula has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (0.0").