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Weather & Climate in Acoxcatlán, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Acoxcatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,730 ft (1,137 m)
Area192.0 sq mi (497.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates20.9734°N, 98.7779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 117 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 82 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 112 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 94 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 77 km 17 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 44 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 63 km 3 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 106 km 21 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 83 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 74 km 12 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km 2 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 120 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 133 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 73 km 8 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km 10 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 77 km 9 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 71 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 32 km 16 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 92 km 20 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 84 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 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 124 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 179 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 251 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 163 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 182 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 197 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 132 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 52 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 143 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 185 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 200 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Acoxcatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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