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Weather & Climate in El Tejocote (La Loma), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tejocote (La Loma) 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 7,822 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 | 7,822 ft (2,384 m) |
| Area | 201.3 sq mi (521.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0465°N, 100.1463°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 72 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 106 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 82 km | 29 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico | M3.7 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 16 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 149 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 277 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 73 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 112 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 151 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 169 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
El Tejocote (La Loma) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").