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Weather & Climate in Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adolfo López Mateos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 691.2 sq mi (1,790.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.8436°N, 99.1934°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 111 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 245 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Adolfo López Mateos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.6").