Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acahuizotla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average
69°F (21°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
259 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,726 ft (831 m)
Area
223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²)
Population Density
5/sq mi
Coordinates
17.3605°N, 99.4676°W
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)9.25"
Driest Month (Mar)0.08"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,476 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.4.
Sep 14, 1995
5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico
M7.4
113 km
23 km
Oct 24, 1993
1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico
M6.7
104 km
21 km
May 8, 2014
3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.4
137 km
17 km
May 23, 1994
4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico
M6.3
144 km
55 km
Aug 21, 2013
5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico
M6.2
54 km
21 km
May 15, 1993
1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico
M6.1
136 km
21 km
Nov 15, 2012
8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico
M6.1
146 km
53 km
Nov 13, 1993
18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico
M6.0
148 km
20 km
May 31, 1990
7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.0
132 km
23 km
May 15, 1993
2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico
M6.0
135 km
20 km
Apr 13, 2007
5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico
M6.0
78 km
34 km
May 10, 2014
6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.0
144 km
23 km
Jul 21, 2000
12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico
M5.9
131 km
80 km
Oct 8, 2001
3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico
M5.9
66 km
10 km
Apr 28, 2008
21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico
M5.8
92 km
57 km
Jun 16, 2013
5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico
M5.8
93 km
52 km
Apr 27, 2009
2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico
M5.8
37 km
35 km
Mar 20, 2021
6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico
M5.7
104 km
10 km
May 5, 2011
2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico
M5.7
111 km
24 km
May 22, 2009
3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico
M5.6
136 km
62 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2025
Erick
Category 4
138 mph
34 km
2024
John
Category 3
121 mph
36 km
2023
Otis
Category 5
167 mph
70 km
2023
Beatriz
Category 1
81 mph
256 km
2021
Rick
Category 2
104 mph
235 km
2017
Max
Category 1
92 mph
89 km
2015
Marty
Category 1
75 mph
296 km
2015
Carlos
Category 1
86 mph
169 km
2013
Raymond
Category 3
127 mph
275 km
2012
Carlotta
Category 2
104 mph
192 km
2011
Hilary
Category 4
138 mph
185 km
2006
John
Category 4
132 mph
269 km
1997
Pauline
Category 3
109 mph
47 km
1997
Rick
Category 2
98 mph
209 km
1996
Boris
Category 1
92 mph
165 km
1993
Calvin
Category 2
104 mph
238 km
1989
Cosme
Category 1
86 mph
71 km
1984
Odile
Category 2
104 mph
169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1820
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
4.0 m
—
23 km
1787
SAN MARCOS
Earthquake
4.0 m
11
141 km
1754
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
4.0 m
—
69 km
1732
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
3.0 m
—
77 km
1907
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
2.0 m
8
69 km
1957
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
1.3 m
65
103 km
1962
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.8 m
4
23 km
2021
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.5 m
3
53 km
1995
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.4 m
3
113 km
1962
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.3 m
3
18 km
2026
ACAPULCO
Earthquake
0.1 m
2
54 km
1868
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
77 km
1845
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
127 km
1833
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Chichinautzin (195 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Chichinautzin
Volcanic field
3,930 m (12,894 ft)
400
195 km
Toluca, Nevado de
Stratovolcano
4,680 m (15,354 ft)
-1350
197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
69°F (21°C)
0.5 in
Coldest
February
70°F (21°C)
0.1 in
March
73°F (23°C)
0.1 in
Driest
April
76°F (24°C)
0.4 in
May
76°F (25°C)
2.3 in
Warmest
June
75°F (24°C)
7.4 in
July
74°F (23°C)
9.0 in
August
74°F (23°C)
8.5 in
September
73°F (23°C)
9.3 in
Wettest
October
73°F (23°C)
3.6 in
November
71°F (22°C)
0.9 in
December
69°F (21°C)
0.3 in
Acahuizotla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").