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Weather & Climate in Amatetel, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Amatetel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Area173.8 sq mi (450.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.9571°N, 97.3050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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 33 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 143 km 14 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 148 km 17 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 67 km 17 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 96 km 17 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 73 km 23 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 83 km 97 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 136 km 33 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 105 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 109 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 139 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 117 km 42 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 142 km 32 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 68 km 9 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 120 km 16 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 144 km 44 km
Oct 14, 2003 1 km SE of Soledad de Doblado, Mexico M3.8 139 km 16 km
Jul 9, 2001 2 km SW of San Julián, Mexico M3.7 134 km 26 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 89 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 126 km 4 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 72 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 75 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 74 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 127 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 60 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 64 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 294 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 187 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 177 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 140 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 105 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 34 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 54 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 66 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 70 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 78 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 90 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 103 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 163 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 13.2 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in

Amatetel has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in February to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (2.6").

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