Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — The rainy season in Puerto Vallarta has been notably shorter this year, lasting approximately three and a half months instead of the typical six. Meteorologist Víctor Manuel Cornejo López, an advisor to Civil Protection in the bay, highlighted this significant change in weather patterns.
“For this region, we’ve experienced a very short rainy period, practically limited to just three and a half months,” Cornejo López explained. “Normally, storms—especially along the western coastal areas of the country—bring rainfall for about six months.”
He pointed out that May and June saw almost no rainfall. “There was quite a bit of rain in August and September, but so far in October, there has been almost no significant rainfall except in certain localities,” he added.
Despite the shortened season, the total rainfall may not be less than in previous years because August and September experienced above-normal precipitation. However, the final measurements are pending until the season officially ends.
The reduction in the rainy period is attributed to the lack of hydrometeorological phenomena in the area. Although forecasts predicted up to 18 cyclones and tropical storms in the Pacific, only 10 have occurred to date, with minimal impact on the bay.
This unexpected shift raises concerns about local climate trends and their effects on agriculture, water supply, and the ecosystem. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to assess long-term implications for the region.
