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Weather & Climate in Chitejé de la Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chitejé de la Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,760 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,760 ft (2,670 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1521°N, 100.1565°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 86 km | 29 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 118 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 78 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 123 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 161 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 170 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
Chitejé de la Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").