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Weather & Climate in Amojileca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amojileca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 303.6 sq mi (786.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5694°N, 99.5692°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 128 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 77 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 122 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 76 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 61 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 132 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 122 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 60 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 39 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 70 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 115 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 177 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 276 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 214 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 201 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 65 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 177 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 41 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 78 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 129 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 41 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 69 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 150 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 42 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 172 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 174 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Amojileca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.2").