Weather & Climate in Jocotitlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jocotitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,309 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,309 ft (1,923 m) |
| Area | 107.6 sq mi (278.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6922°N, 99.7533°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
449 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 | 134 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 101 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 77 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 94 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 83 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 86 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 150 km | 52 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 51 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 121 km | 72 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 126 km | 63 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 135 km | 49 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 60 km | 65 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 38 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 94 km | 51 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 28 km NW of El Paraíso, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 36 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 155 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 188 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 46 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 94 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Jocotitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").