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Weather & Climate in El Chayote, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chayote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,325 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,325 ft (1,928 m) |
| Area | 104.6 sq mi (270.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2867°N, 102.2390°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 3 | 127 mph | 299 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Chayote has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.1").