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Weather & Climate in Colonia Centro Ceremonial Otomí, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Centro Ceremonial Otomí 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 10,056 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 | 10,056 ft (3,065 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5221°N, 99.5387°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 140 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 125 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 76 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 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 |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 52 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 65 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 76 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Colonia Centro Ceremonial Otomí has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").