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Weather & Climate in El Molino, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Molino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,469 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,469 ft (1,667 m) |
| Area | 303.2 sq mi (785.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7754°N, 97.7523°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 76 km | 70 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 138 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 80 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 73 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 137 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 145 km | 17 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 84 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 60 km | 62 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.4 | 150 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 86 km | 52 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 68 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 64 km | 57 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 66 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 163 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 179 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 248 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 143 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 149 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 161 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
El Molino has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.2").