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Weather & Climate in Charo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,253 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,253 ft (1,906 m) |
| Area | 140.9 sq mi (364.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7477°N, 101.0461°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 122 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 121 km | 82 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 62 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 135 km | 99 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 150 km | 49 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 68 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 77 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 59 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 107 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 128 km | 86 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 119 km | 83 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 86 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 112 km | 101 km |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 79 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 95 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | - | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 75 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 92 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Charo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").