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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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").