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Weather & Climate in Atzcala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atzcala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9777°N, 99.6630°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,832 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 | 139 km | 48 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 144 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 141 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 94 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 86 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 94 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 148 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 93 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 53 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 56 km | 57 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 128 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 78 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 122 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 105 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 74 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 294 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 241 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 109 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 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 | — | 87 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 114 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 87 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 111 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 88 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 126 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 126 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 135 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 170 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Atzcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").