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Weather & Climate in Colonia San Miguel, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia San Miguel 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 8,596 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 | 8,596 ft (2,620 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6581°N, 99.3882°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 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 | 285 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 200 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 70 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 72 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Colonia San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").