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Weather & Climate in Colonia Ejidal Emiliano Zapata, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Ejidal Emiliano Zapata 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 8,553 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 | 8,553 ft (2,607 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3000°N, 99.4569°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 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 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 112 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 114 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 64 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 55 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 53 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 199 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 38 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 42 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Colonia Ejidal Emiliano Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").