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Weather & Climate in El Chico, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 253.6 sq mi (656.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4661°N, 96.8367°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 39 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.3 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 47 km | 97 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 39 km | 23 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 30 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 129 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 129 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 55 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 146 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 24 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 33 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 58 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 67 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 69 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in |
El Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (1.5").