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Weather & Climate in Chihuerio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chihuerio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,766 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,766 ft (2,367 m) |
| Area | 79.7 sq mi (206.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4837°N, 101.3953°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 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 | 92 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 69 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 138 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 71 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 88 km | 82 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 98 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 106 km | 77 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 103 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 124 km | 72 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 116 km | 49 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 88 km | 99 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 142 km | 63 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 109 km | 61 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 108 km | 61 km |
| May 16, 2003 | 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 68 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 99 km | 68 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 |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 137 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 121 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 252 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Chihuerio has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 53°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.3").