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Weather & Climate in Galeana, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Galeana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,077 ft (938 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates18.6381°N, 99.2124°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 77 km 48 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 148 km 55 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 128 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 40 km 80 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 134 km 57 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 54 km 52 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 99 km 62 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 132 km 57 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 100 km 52 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 131 km 56 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 118 km 57 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 136 km 44 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 143 km 51 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 41 km 65 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 115 km 54 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 140 km 88 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 123 km 56 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 141 km 67 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 91 km 56 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 121 km 56 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 127 mph 171 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 161 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 155 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 261 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 218 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 75 mph 295 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 81 mph 276 km
2010 Karl Category 2 104 mph 256 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 109 mph 189 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 263 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 290 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 195 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 50 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 75 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 78 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 85 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 92 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 138 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Galeana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.1").

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