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Weather & Climate in El Zamorano, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Zamorano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,476 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8078°N, 100.1190°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 8 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 94 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 254 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 157 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in |
El Zamorano has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.2").