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Weather & Climate in La Mesa de Chosto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Mesa de Chosto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,287 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,287 ft (2,526 m) |
| Area | 134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8525°N, 99.8903°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 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 | 139 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 149 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 89 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 107 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 103 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 33 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 63 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 84 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 117 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
La Mesa de Chosto has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.4").