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Weather & Climate in Jiquipilco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiquipilco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,012 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,012 ft (2,747 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5564°N, 99.6083°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 142 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 109 km | 76 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 54 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 52 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 70 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 73 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Jiquipilco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").