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Weather & Climate in Zamora Pico de Oro, Mexico

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

Zamora Pico de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.3321°N, 90.7656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"
224% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 136 km 252 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 148 km 197 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 67 km 10 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 132 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 67 km 9 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 72 km 40 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 62 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 114 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 112 km 43 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 136 km 228 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 73 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2021 1 km WNW of La Libertad, Guatemala M4.8 150 km 191 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 12 km 25 km
Mar 28, 2006 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala M4.8 128 km 223 km
May 19, 2014 0 km NNW of Aguacatán, Guatemala M4.7 125 km 33 km
Sep 22, 1996 4 km ESE of Chinique, Guatemala M4.7 147 km 204 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 59 km 10 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 127 km 33 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 122 km 20 km
Sep 27, 2012 5 km ENE of Santa Bárbara, Guatemala M4.6 141 km 209 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 92 mph 265 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 268 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 231 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 205 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 189 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 194 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 196 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 16.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 19.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in

Zamora Pico de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and April the driest (3.2").

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