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Weather & Climate in Los Ailes, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Ailes 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 7,822 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 | 7,822 ft (2,384 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6453°N, 99.2828°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 80 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 283 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 191 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 192 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 65 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 78 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 105 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 192 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Los Ailes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.3").