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Weather & Climate in La Capilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Capilla 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 8,698 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 | 8,698 ft (2,651 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7320°N, 99.5185°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 98 km | 19 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 | 294 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 300 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 74 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 83 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 85 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.5").