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Mexico City, Mexico

Full City Profile

12,294,193 Population 21,442/sq mi density
7,349 ft Elevation 2,240 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Mexico City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,349 ft (2,240 m)
Area573.4 sq mi (1,485.0 km²)
Population Density21,442/sq mi
Coordinates19.4285°N, 99.1277°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 119 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 128 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 66 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 74 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 70 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 123 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 69 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Aug 28, 2015 4 km SW of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 260 km
2024 John Category 2 247 km
2023 Otis Category 5 229 km
2021 Grace Category 3 191 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 272 km
2017 Katia Category 1 249 km
2010 Karl Category 2 251 km
2007 Dean Category 2 225 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 243 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 277 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 284 km
1993 Gert Category 2 205 km
1990 Diana Category 2 244 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 282 km
1988 Debby Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 39 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 47 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 58 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 70 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 75 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 118 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 175 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 178 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 197 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 197 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest

Mexico City has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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