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Weather & Climate in Acahuizotla, Mexico

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 Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.3605°N, 99.4676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
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").

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