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Weather & Climate in Joliette, Mexico

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

Joliette has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.4143°N, 96.3762°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 112 km 70 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 112 km 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 55 km 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 145 km 63 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 94 km 73 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 105 km 110 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 104 km 16 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 119 km 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 117 km 100 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 144 km 71 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 65 km 77 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 114 km 33 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 89 km 8 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 150 km 70 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 60 km 106 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 144 km 64 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 111 km 60 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 115 km 70 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 88 km 78 km
Aug 1, 2024 9 km W of Xagacía, Mexico M4.6 142 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Agatha Category 1 81 mph 280 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 243 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 255 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 178 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 267 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 70 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 233 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 232 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 157 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 109 mph 298 km
1997 Rick Category 1 86 mph 281 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 272 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 116 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 125 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 125 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 137 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 145 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 145 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 149 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in

Joliette has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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