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Weather & Climate in Cuauhtamazaco, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cuauhtamazaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,454 ft (748 m)
Area75.7 sq mi (196.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates20.0250°N, 97.4872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 39 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 82 km 17 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 93 km 23 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 116 km 17 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 94 km 97 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 125 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 121 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 103 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 70 km 9 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 135 km 16 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 137 km 42 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 131 km 44 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 147 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2003 2 km SSE of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M3.8 150 km 1 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 96 km 9 km
Jul 26, 2003 1 km SW of San Andrés Calpan, Mexico M3.6 146 km 1 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 106 km 4 km
Aug 16, 2003 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M3.5 98 km 11 km
Jun 12, 1999 0 km NE of Cuanalá, Mexico M3.4 134 km 19 km
Jul 13, 2002 3 km WSW of San Agustín Atzompa, Mexico M3.4 145 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 57 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 76 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 93 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 144 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 56 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 67 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 188 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 175 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 131 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 98 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 39 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 69 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 81 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 84 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 87 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 100 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 113 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 150 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 9.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in

Cuauhtamazaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (2.6").

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