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Weather & Climate in Ejido el Castillo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ejido el Castillo 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 8,360 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 | 8,360 ft (2,548 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4358°N, 99.3058°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 131 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 121 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 38 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 26 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 220 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 44 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 60 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 99 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Ejido el Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").