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Weather & Climate in El Esclavo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Esclavo 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 8,340 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 | 8,340 ft (2,542 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6767°N, 99.3714°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 80 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 76 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 197 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 300 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 71 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 75 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
El Esclavo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").