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Weather & Climate in El Capulo (La Quebradora), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Capulo (La Quebradora) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,818 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,818 ft (2,078 m) |
| Area | 46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9494°N, 98.2689°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
235 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 | 50 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 91 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 132 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 95 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 105 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 74 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 90 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 65 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 82 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 100 km | 56 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1999 | 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico | M4.7 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 60 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 64 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 56 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Sep 8, 1999 | 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 60 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 51 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 55 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 3 | 127 mph | 233 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 245 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 182 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 220 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 92 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 105 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 107 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 118 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 132 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 158 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
El Capulo (La Quebradora) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.2").