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Weather & Climate in El Capulín, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,936 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,936 ft (2,419 m) |
| Area | 393.1 sq mi (1,018.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2276°N, 100.3643°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 140 km | 67 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 73 km | 29 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 128 km | 98 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 44 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 87 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico | M3.7 | 81 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 93 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 140 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 151 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Capulín has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").