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Weather & Climate in Matlahuacales Aquiles Serdán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matlahuacales Aquiles Serdán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,927 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,927 ft (2,416 m) |
| Area | 319.0 sq mi (826.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7620°N, 98.0538°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 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 | 142 km | 48 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 97 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 136 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 151 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 64 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 99 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 107 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 116 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 136 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 137 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Matlahuacales Aquiles Serdán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.5").