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Weather & Climate in El Tepozán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tepozán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,952 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,952 ft (2,119 m) |
| Area | 161.8 sq mi (419.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3351°N, 100.4982°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 123 km | 67 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 74 km | 29 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 143 km | 98 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 102 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico | M3.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2003 | 3 km S of Huitel, Mexico | M3.6 | 129 km | 17 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 | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 270 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 107 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 141 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 157 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Tepozán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.2").