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Weather & Climate in Ameyaltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ameyaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°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 2,897 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 569.5 sq mi (1,475.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9661°N, 99.5083°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,743 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 126 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 102 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 80 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 39 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 35 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 112 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 106 km | 52 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Jul 5, 1998 | 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2002 | 8 km SSW of Los Mogotes, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 99 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 80 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 89 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 245 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 109 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 194 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 119 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 86 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 113 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 85 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 120 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 130 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 130 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Ameyaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").