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Weather & Climate in Calixtlahuaca, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Calixtlahuaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,678 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,678 ft (2,645 m)
Area300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates19.3365°N, 99.6892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 132 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 131 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 141 km 52 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 147 km 57 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 120 km 65 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 150 km 51 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 125 km 56 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 148 km 77 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 145 km 87 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 125 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 99 km 70 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 139 km 55 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 101 km 4 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 146 km 56 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 142 km 70 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 126 km 61 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 138 km 37 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 150 km 54 km
May 13, 2003 1 km W of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico M4.2 147 km 67 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 147 km 105 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 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 75 mph 252 km
2024 John Category 2 98 mph 227 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 193 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 287 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 281 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 81 mph 260 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 265 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 244 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 296 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 75 mph 281 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 26 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 59 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 65 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 104 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 111 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Calixtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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