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Weather & Climate in Huichapan, Mexico

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

Huichapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Area258.4 sq mi (669.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates20.3759°N, 99.6487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 132 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 110 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 120 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 103 km 3 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 134 km 21 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 139 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 52 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 97 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 137 km 17 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 46 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 126 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 90 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 131 km 8 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 135 km 9 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 137 km 15 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km 2 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 112 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 78 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 126 km 6 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 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 204 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 245 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 266 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 244 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 162 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 241 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 125 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 154 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 155 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Huichapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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