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Weather & Climate in Aquiles Serdán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aquiles Serdán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Area | 299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0041°N, 102.2159°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 95 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 86 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 120 km | 99 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 58 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 111 km | 107 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 86 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 107 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 126 km | 96 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 85 km | 48 km |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico | M4.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 100 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 21 km NE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Feb 17, 2004 | 19 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 74 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 114 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 260 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 156 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 282 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 52 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Aquiles Serdán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").