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Weather & Climate in Mechoacanejo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mechoacanejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,102 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,102 ft (1,860 m) |
| Area | 597.9 sq mi (1,548.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5407°N, 102.5970°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 141 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 127 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 228 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 220 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
Mechoacanejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.1").