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Weather & Climate in Las Tortugas (Emiliano Zapata), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Tortugas (Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Area | 337.8 sq mi (874.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1403°N, 101.4136°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 99 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 107 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 101 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 72 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 114 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Mar 8, 2007 | 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 79 km |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 95 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 86 km |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 53 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 109 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 48 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Las Tortugas (Emiliano Zapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").