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Weather & Climate in Ámaxac, Mexico

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

Ámaxac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area216.2 sq mi (560.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.2155°N, 98.4778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 123 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 103 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 73 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 87 km 3 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 104 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 120 km 21 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 84 km 17 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 127 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 82 km 8 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 85 km 9 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 103 km 2 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 123 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 126 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 62 km 12 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 106 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 55 km 16 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 124 km 5 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 130 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 110 km 20 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 81 km 35 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 113 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 159 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 238 km
2010 Alex Category 1 291 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 146 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 164 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 156 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 91 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 23 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 117 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in

Ámaxac has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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