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Weather & Climate in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0744°N, 101.5067°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
485 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 105 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 142 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 45 km | 70 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 145 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 84 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 69 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 131 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 93 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 102 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 91 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 118 km | 31 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 93 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 141 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 65 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 47 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 71 km | 77 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 199 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 152 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 84 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 250 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 146 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 90 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 137 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").