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Weather & Climate in El Ocotal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ocotal 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 8,858 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 | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6798°N, 99.4701°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 93 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 76 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 102 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | — | 267 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 206 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 293 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 70 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 76 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 88 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 115 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 Ocotal 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").