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Weather & Climate in Hornitos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hornitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 52.0 sq mi (134.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4608°N, 96.4211°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 35 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 85 km | 39 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico | M4.3 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.3 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico | M4.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 23 km |
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.2 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 13 km | 17 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico | M4.1 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 41 km | 23 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 97 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 127 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 63 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 29 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 117 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 42 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 77 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 96 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 101 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 111 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Hornitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.3").