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Weather & Climate in El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Oro de Hidalgo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,016 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,016 ft (2,748 m) |
| Area | 53.2 sq mi (137.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8027°N, 100.1308°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 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 | 128 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 37 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 105 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 49 km | 19 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 45 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico | M3.9 | 141 km | 111 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 139 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 79 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 129 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 47 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 87 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 132 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 170 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
El Oro de Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 47°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.4").