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Weather & Climate in Aldama, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,723 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,723 ft (2,354 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9659°N, 97.5962°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 66 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 134 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 105 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 145 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 236 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 231 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 98 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 126 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 109 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 109 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 86 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 86 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 120 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Aldama has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").