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Weather & Climate in Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciudad López Mateos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,552 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,552 ft (2,302 m) |
| Area | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5579°N, 99.2568°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 76 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 55 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 73 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 106 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 190 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Ciudad López Mateos has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.3").