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Weather & Climate in Arroyo Seco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arroyo Seco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 425.7 sq mi (1,102.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2031°N, 100.5839°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
325 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 122 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 146 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 116 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 140 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 98 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 57 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 81 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 86 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 96 km | 82 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 119 km | 51 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 86 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 81 km | 62 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 61 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 131 km | 49 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 105 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 49 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 170 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 296 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 41 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 87 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 142 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 153 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Arroyo Seco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.1").