All Countries
Weather & Climate in Buena Vista de Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buena Vista de Cuauhtémoc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,914 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3144°N, 96.8358°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 64 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 144 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 99 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 47 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 62 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 100 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 71 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 117 km | 88 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 73 km | 77 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 134 km | 64 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 92 km | 106 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 69 km | 70 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 9 km W of Xagacía, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 58 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 86 km | 64 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 78 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 270 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 290 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 65 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 264 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 92 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 104 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 135 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 151 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 165 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Buena Vista de Cuauhtémoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (1.2").