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Weather & Climate in El Charcón, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Charcón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,650 ft (1,722 m) |
| Area | 352.5 sq mi (913.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7356°N, 101.9108°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 120 km | 62 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 66 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico | M3.9 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 30 km | 67 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico | M3.8 | 122 km | 87 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico | M3.8 | 106 km | 58 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico | M3.7 | 126 km | 99 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M3.7 | 136 km | 87 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico | M3.6 | 126 km | 86 km |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M3.6 | 136 km | 16 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 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 280 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Charcón has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.2").