Weather & Climate in El Durazno, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Durazno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,289 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,289 ft (1,917 m) |
| Area | 239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5283°N, 99.2906°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 142 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 105 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 76 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 106 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 58 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 70 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 150 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 48 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 60 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 93 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 210 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 295 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 73 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 76 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 142 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 104 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 96 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 116 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 49 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 111 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 43 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 70 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 173 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
El Durazno has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").