San Gaspar Tonatico, Mexico

Full City Profile

7,565 Population 164/sq mi density

5,505 ft Elevation 1,678 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

San Gaspar Tonatico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,505 ft (1,678 m)
Area	46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8067°N, 99.6692°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 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	128 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	115 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	91 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	91 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	88 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	119 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	149 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	101 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	149 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	150 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	150 km
Feb 20, 2006	15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico	M5.2	136 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	146 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	133 km
Jul 16, 2023	3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico	M5.1	139 km
Jul 28, 2007	19 km S of Patambó, Mexico	M5.1	150 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	65 km
May 16, 2018	Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico	M5.0	108 km
May 20, 2014	20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico	M4.9	97 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	194 km
2024	John	Category 3	168 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	140 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	279 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	266 km
2017	Max	Category 1	248 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	289 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	201 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	235 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	292 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	224 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (35 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	35 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	64 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	90 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	113 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	116 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	116 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	67°F (19°C)	0.3 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	8.1 in
August	66°F (19°C)	8.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	8.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in
December	62°F (16°C)	0.3 in

San Gaspar Tonatico has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →