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Weather & Climate in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuauhtémoc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,844 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 280.1 sq mi (725.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4063°N, 106.8667°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 21, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 16 km W of Naica, Mexico | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 120 km | 16 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico | M4.2 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 31 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in |
Cuauhtémoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.2").