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Weather & Climate in El Zapote, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,728 ft (1,746 m) |
| Area | 144.2 sq mi (373.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1144°N, 102.8070°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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 62 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 132 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 192 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 258 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 176 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 179 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in |
El Zapote has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").