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Weather & Climate in Colonia los Cedros, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia los Cedros 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 8,458 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 | 8,458 ft (2,578 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3117°N, 99.5411°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
234 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 | 139 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 139 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 120 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 114 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 132 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 52 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 55 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 234 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 32 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 50 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 75 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Colonia los Cedros has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").