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Weather & Climate in Atlatongo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atlatongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,425 ft (2,263 m) |
| Area | 47.6 sq mi (123.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6678°N, 98.9040°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 77 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 81 km | 1 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Mar 19, 2000 | 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico | M3.9 | 139 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 156 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 70 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 109 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 144 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 152 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 181 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 185 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Atlatongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.2").