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Weather & Climate in Acatlán de la Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acatlán de la Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,758 ft (1,755 m) |
| Area | 632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3957°N, 99.9357°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
678 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 68 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 47 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 134 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 66 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 82 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 122 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 51 km | 57 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 76 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 150 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 122 km | 77 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 119 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 159 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 123 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 86 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 138 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 138 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 114 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 117 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 155 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Acatlán de la Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").