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Weather & Climate in El Caracol, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Caracol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,254 ft (2,211 m) |
| Area | 513.6 sq mi (1,330.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5703°N, 100.7549°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 133 km | 70 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 67 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 114 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 108 km | 76 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 49 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 63 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 99 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 128 km | 61 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 56 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.9 | 132 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 134 km | 87 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 116 km | 86 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.8 | 131 km | 59 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 77 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 118 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 246 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 56 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 109 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 117 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
El Caracol has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 54°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.3").