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Weather & Climate in El Capire, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Capire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3348°N, 99.9355°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
855 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 136 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 65 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 47 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 135 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 118 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 80 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 60 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 122 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 49 km | 57 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 34 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 123 km | 77 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 126 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 153 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 116 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 80 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 223 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 206 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 151 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 131 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 131 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 134 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 88 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 119 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 123 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
El Capire has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").