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Weather & Climate in El Rodeo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rodeo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,671 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,671 ft (1,119 m) |
| Area | 77.3 sq mi (200.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.7786°N, 99.3227°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 92 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 122 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 59 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 118 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 119 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 54 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 51 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 116 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 116 km | 56 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 139 km | 67 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 111 km | 56 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 87 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 56 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 187 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 172 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 39 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 59 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
El Rodeo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.1").