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Weather & Climate in El Tepamal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tepamal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,388 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,388 ft (2,252 m) |
| Area | 308.8 sq mi (799.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2405°N, 101.6169°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
381 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 62 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 147 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 102 km | 69 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 91 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 113 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 124 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 97 km | 77 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 108 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 86 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 69 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 93 km | 77 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 124 km | 37 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 79 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 43 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 221 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 284 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 86 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 256 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 271 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 210 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 69 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 145 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
El Tepamal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").