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Weather & Climate in Ejido la Purísima, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ejido la Purísima 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 8,491 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 | 8,491 ft (2,588 m) |
| Area | 185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5544°N, 99.7222°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 51 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 2 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 | 277 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 291 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 50 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 58 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 82 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 130 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 |
Ejido la Purísima 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").