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Weather & Climate in Alumbres, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alumbres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,886 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,886 ft (2,099 m) |
| Area | 164.4 sq mi (425.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6692°N, 98.6891°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 2 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 65 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 141 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 69 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 | 105 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 279 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 146 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 63 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 170 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 183 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in |
Alumbres has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.9").