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Weather & Climate in Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,994 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,994 ft (1,827 m) |
| Area | 120.0 sq mi (310.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5014°N, 99.7914°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
535 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 | 138 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 86 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 65 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 93 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 73 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 83 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 139 km | 51 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 70 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 135 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 115 km | 72 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 49 km |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 117 km | 63 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 4 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 134 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 104 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 294 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 167 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 146 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 68 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 95 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 111 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 136 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.3").