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Weather & Climate in Copitero, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copitero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3077°N, 101.3875°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
319 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 73 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 111 km | 69 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 89 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 118 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 122 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 118 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 122 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 80 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 69 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 87 km | 77 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 106 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 85 km | 62 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 146 km | 51 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 91 km | 61 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 96 km | 49 km |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 17 km NNE of Zacatula, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 212 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 124 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 180 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 109 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 277 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 233 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 296 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 71 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Copitero has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").