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Weather & Climate in Citlaltépec, Mexico

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

Citlaltépec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area61.4 sq mi (159.1 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates21.3291°N, 97.8786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 136 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 149 km 3 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 140 km 17 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 140 km 8 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 141 km 9 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 109 km 12 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 118 km 16 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 144 km 35 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 148 km 4 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 149 km 8 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 94 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 115 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 199 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 86 mph 252 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 283 km
2010 Alex Category 1 86 mph 294 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 110 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 123 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 105 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 35 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 42 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 69 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 132 mph 300 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in

Citlaltépec has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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