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Weather & Climate in La Purificación, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Purificación enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,799 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,799 ft (2,377 m) |
| Area | 300.2 sq mi (777.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5244°N, 98.8173°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 114 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 65 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 59 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 15 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 7 km NW of San Miguel de las Palmas, Mexico | M3.9 | 143 km | 56 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 274 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 159 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 59 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 109 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 144 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 151 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 168 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 172 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
La Purificación has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.3").