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Weather & Climate in Acapetlahuaya, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acapetlahuaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Area | 632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4194°N, 100.0724°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
712 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 142 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 150 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 56 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 34 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 34 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 120 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 122 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 65 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 41 km | 57 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 110 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 107 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 168 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 84 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 297 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 163 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 144 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 145 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 149 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 83 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 111 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 124 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 167 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Acapetlahuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.1").