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Weather & Climate in Balzapote, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balzapote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6182°N, 95.0716°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
421 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 100 km | 109 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 123 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 89 km | 127 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 58 km | 110 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 146 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 126 km | 155 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 59 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 107 km | 110 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 100 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 134 km | 148 km |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 160 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 74 km | 122 km |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico | M4.9 | 140 km | 134 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M4.9 | 125 km | 169 km |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico | M4.9 | 116 km | 137 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 111 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 121 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 18 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 15 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in |
Balzapote has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (1.3").