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Weather & Climate in El Rincón de la Candelaria, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rincón de la Candelaria 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 8,589 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 | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Area | 134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7900°N, 99.8431°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 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 | 134 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 55 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 144 km | 39 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 146 km | 44 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 85 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 100 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 108 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 277 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 61 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 76 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 109 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
El Rincón de la Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").