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Weather & Climate in El Cerrito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cerrito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,970 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,970 ft (2,734 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3553°N, 99.3483°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 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 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 150 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 56 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 51 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 55 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 38 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 2 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 210 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 214 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 38 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 51 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
El Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").