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Weather & Climate in Cerro Alto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerro Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,895 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1,492 m) |
| Area | 632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3774°N, 99.9573°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
739 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 65 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 45 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 122 km | 34 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 132 km | 67 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 83 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 63 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 120 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 48 km | 57 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico | M5.3 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 123 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 158 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 121 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 84 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 278 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 156 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 84 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 117 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 118 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Cerro Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").