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Weather & Climate in Acalpican de Morelos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acalpican de Morelos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0194°N, 102.3402°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
955 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 70 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 44 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 102 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 25 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 91 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 121 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 18 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 99 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 135 km | 51 km |
| Apr 23, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 37 km | 28 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 59 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 89 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 69 km |
| 2022 | Blas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 27 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 197 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2010 | Frank | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 130 km |
| 2003 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 28 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 115 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 77 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 87 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 81 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 18 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 28 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Acalpican de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (0.0").