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Weather & Climate in Arcelia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arcelia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 293.6 sq mi (760.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3185°N, 100.2815°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 118 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 145 km | 70 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 | 31 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 133 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 11 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 113 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 67 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 122 km | 70 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 54 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 115 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 85 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 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 | 127 mph | 171 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 124 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 69 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 274 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 264 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 295 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 159 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 227 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | - | 144 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 150 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 119 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 144 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 126 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 149 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 104 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 148 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Arcelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in December to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.1").