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Weather & Climate in El Tepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8411°N, 103.7739°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 125 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 153 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 167 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 219 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 163 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 134 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 219 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | — | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 110 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
El Tepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.1").