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Weather & Climate in Acatepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acatepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 426.7 sq mi (1,105.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9537°N, 98.2737°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 80 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 103 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 78 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 276 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 17 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 91 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 166 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Acatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (2.2").