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Weather & Climate in Acambay, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acambay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,396 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,396 ft (2,559 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9552°N, 99.8443°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 82 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 102 km | 98 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 30 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 54 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 75 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 95 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 123 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Acambay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.4").