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Weather & Climate in Manzana Tercera de Santa Cruz Tepexpan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manzana Tercera de Santa Cruz Tepexpan 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 8,530 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 | 8,530 ft (2,600 m) |
| Area | 185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5692°N, 99.7036°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 119 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 76 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 51 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 278 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 253 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 234 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 52 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 60 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 81 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 129 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Manzana Tercera de Santa Cruz Tepexpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").