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Weather & Climate in Magdalena Contreras, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magdalena Contreras 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 7,703 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 | 7,703 ft (2,348 m) |
| Area | 336.8 sq mi (872.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3321°N, 99.2112°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 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 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 107 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 116 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 130 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 38 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 109 km | 76 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 52 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 70 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 2 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 | 248 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 215 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 29 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 63 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 109 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Magdalena Contreras has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 50°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.4").