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Weather & Climate in El Balzamar, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Balzamar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,854 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,854 ft (2,089 m) |
| Area | 339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5744°N, 99.8092°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 148 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 105 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 51 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 102 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 133 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 91 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 72 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 49 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 98 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 90 km | 57 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 88 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 76 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 31 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 52 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 209 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 255 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 65 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 47 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 67 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 141 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 47 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 66 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 53 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 92 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 171 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
El Balzamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").