Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Ixtlilco el Chico, Mexico

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

Ixtlilco el Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area170.2 sq mi (440.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.5583°N, 98.8469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 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 38 km 48 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 150 km 70 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 18 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 59 km 52 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 64 km 62 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 68 km 52 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 92 km 56 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 81 km 57 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 144 km 62 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 118 km 44 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 62 km 65 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 101 km 88 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 144 km 54 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 60 km 56 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 87 km 93 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 110 km 57 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 143 km 56 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 78 km 56 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 58 km 60 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 64 km 55 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 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 169 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 173 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 181 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 247 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 292 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 285 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 207 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 81 mph 250 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 219 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 270 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 109 mph 195 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 185 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 57 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 65 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 85 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 114 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 165 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 174 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 175 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 179 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 189 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
September 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Ixtlilco el Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.1").

View full profile of Ixtlilco el Chico, Mexico →