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Weather & Climate in Jeruco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jeruco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Area | 124.4 sq mi (322.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9699°N, 101.1697°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 82 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 144 km | 99 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 107 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 83 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 101 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.6 | 144 km | 95 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 72 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 89 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 100 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 74 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 105 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 35 km | 15 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 114 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 50 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 |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 62 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 115 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Jeruco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.2").