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Weather & Climate in Cuautla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuautla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,719 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2014°N, 104.4075°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 95 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 116 km | 63 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 2009 | 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M5.0 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Oct 9, 1995 | 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico | M4.8 | 117 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 59 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 103 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 108 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 291 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 33 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 223 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 185 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 63 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 198 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 189 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 132 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 129 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 107 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 82 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 103 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in |
Cuautla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (0.2").