All Countries
Weather & Climate in Insurgente Picoté, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Insurgente Picoté enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,366 ft (1,026 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0603°N, 92.3828°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 118 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 119 km | 164 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 62 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 211 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 101 km | 257 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 129 km | 210 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 112 km | 216 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 140 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 122 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 131 km |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.0 | 135 km | 154 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 121 km | 206 km |
| Sep 6, 2011 | 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico | M5.0 | 133 km | 153 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 99 km | 241 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 178 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M4.9 | 115 km | 206 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M4.9 | 133 km | 209 km |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.9 | 135 km | 200 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico | M4.8 | 108 km | 179 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 299 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 96 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in |
Insurgente Picoté has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (2.2").