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Weather & Climate in Ahuacatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ahuacatlán 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 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,240 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,240 ft (1,597 m) |
| Area | 402.9 sq mi (1,043.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9129°N, 98.7207°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
583 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 75 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 142 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 139 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 59 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 58 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 126 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 36 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 26 km | 52 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 59 km | 57 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 12 km SE of Coacoyulichán, Mexico | M5.2 | 135 km | 25 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 | 138 mph | 109 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 180 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 231 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 138 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 117 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 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 | — | 122 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 122 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 127 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 137 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 172 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Ahuacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.1").