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. 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) |
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").