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Weather & Climate in Dolores Amarillas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolores Amarillas 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 8,353 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 | 8,353 ft (2,546 m) |
| Area | 185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6272°N, 99.7081°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 124 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 76 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 15 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 231 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 58 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 62 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 86 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Dolores Amarillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").