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Weather & Climate in Alcholoya (El Salto de Alcholoya), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcholoya (El Salto de Alcholoya) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,864 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,864 ft (2,092 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2253°N, 98.4528°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 3 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 49 km | 5 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 | 84 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 147 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 124 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 144 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 172 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 99 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 121 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 146 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 159 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 172 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 182 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 185 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Alcholoya (El Salto de Alcholoya) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.4").