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Weather & Climate in La Unidad Huitzizilapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Unidad Huitzizilapan 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 10,128 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 | 10,128 ft (3,087 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4222°N, 99.3977°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 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 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 125 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 214 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 47 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 52 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 89 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
La Unidad Huitzizilapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").