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Weather & Climate in Hidalgo, Mexico

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

Hidalgo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 57°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 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area115.4 sq mi (298.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates15.3498°N, 92.7419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,260 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 129 km 47 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 71 km 34 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 79 km 164 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 76 km 53 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 93 km 93 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 92 km 27 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 81 km 66 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 149 km 20 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 46 km 85 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km 66 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 107 km 62 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 45 km 80 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 127 km 18 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 59 km 100 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 103 km 55 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 134 km 34 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 53 km 62 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 130 km 87 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 60 km 45 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 148 km 197 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 153 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 219 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 75 mph 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 129 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 72 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 144 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 145 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 15.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 16.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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