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Weather & Climate in Zapotanito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zapotanito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,832 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3053°N, 104.6090°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 61 km | 59 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 105 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 67 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 122 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 210 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 196 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 92 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 140 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 204 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 250 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 93 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 23 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
Zapotanito has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").