Colima, Mexico
Cantera
Cantera is a locality in Colima, Mexico, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time10:23
19.14° N, 104.42° WElevation 107 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low32° / 24°
Rain this month121mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cantera at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:55 · 18:3111 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in July
Coolest month19°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
248 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
Weather in Cantera
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct34°26°1.6 mm
Fri23 Oct34°24°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct34°24°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct32°23°
Mon26 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct32°24°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°23°18.1 mm
Thu29 Oct33°23°15.2 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°23°
When to go to Cantera
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 76 | 73 | 76 | 73 | 62 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 35 | 71 | 71 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 137 | 242 | 248 | 298 | 121 | 26 | 12 |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Cantera
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cantera
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cantera
Earthquakes around Cantera
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195082magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record40within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Manzanillo 16 km ↘1995 · 25 km
7.6Cuyutlán 17 km ↓2003 · 53 km
6.4Emiliano Zapata 74 km ↙1995 · 113 km
6.3Barra de Navidad 107 km ↙2016 · 117 km
Towns and villages around Cantera
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Central1.7 kmPalmar de Juluapan1.7 kmEl Naranjo1.8 kmCasa Culin2.2 kmPedro Núñez2.2 kmEl Toro2.4 kmManuel Carrasco Gómez3 kmEl Parejo de la Central3.3 kmLa Cumbre3.4 kmCasitas Juluapan (Vida del Mar)3.6 kmLos Alcatraces4 kmMiramar4.1 kmSierra Madre4.3 kmRancho La Cuarentena4.3 kmCasitas Juluapan4.4 kmDon Andrés4.5 kmFelipe4.6 kmMajagua5 kmEl Limoncito5.2 kmEl Alacrán5.4 kmAgua Zarca5.6 kmOjo de Agua5.6 kmEl Gallo Giro5.8 kmLas Compuertas5.9 kmNuevo el Petatero6.3 kmEscondido Rancho de López6.6 kmPeña Blanca6.8 kmBarranca del Parotal6.8 kmOlas Altas7.2 kmSantiago7.2 kmEl Plátano7.3 kmMi Ranchito7.6 kmEl Pochote7.6 kmNinguno [Centro de Espectáculos Santiago]7.9 kmAbelardo Villalobos8.1 kmPuente Santiago8.1 kmEl Morralito8.2 kmMarcos Mendía Jiménez (Los Loros)8.2 kmAltamira8.3 kmLlano Grande8.3 kmRancho Fiesta8.3 kmLos Suárez8.4 kmEl California8.4 kmLa Puerta del Petatero8.4 kmSan Gabriel8.5 kmCasas Gemelas8.5 kmLa Herradura8.6 kmHacienda el Refugio8.7 kmDon Tomás8.7 kmEl Capiri8.7 kmEl Camichín8.9 kmEl Alazán8.9 kmSan Carlos8.9 kmManzanillo8.9 kmLa Parota8.9 kmLas Hadas8.9 kmEl Balín9 kmLa Mira9 kmEl Ancla9 kmEl Cerrito9 kmLos Barcinos9.1 kmLa Estrella9.1 kmLos Limones9.1 kmLos Robles9.2 kmLa Papayera9.2 kmLos Acida9.7 kmLa Huisachera9.7 kmPlaya de Oro9.9 kmHuiscolotila10 kmEstrecho10 kmDon Tomás10 kmEl Volantín10 kmColomitos10 kmLos Parajes10 kmLos Vishis10 kmSalagua10 kmLa Canoa11 kmChandiablo11 kmSan Carlos11 kmEl Piloncillo11 km
Places near Cantera
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cantera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cantera.
What is the hottest month in Cantera?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Cantera?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cantera?
August is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cantera?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in April at about 25°C.