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Weather & Climate in Melchor Ocampo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melchor Ocampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Area | 595.9 sq mi (1,543.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0352°N, 101.2582°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 101 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 53 km | 70 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 124 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 84 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 120 km | 53 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 57 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 90 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 89 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 77 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 57 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 121 km | 31 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 102 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 47 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 54 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 39 km | 82 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 143 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 121 mph | 299 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 246 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 180 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 120 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 282 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 167 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 264 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 136 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 104 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 113 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.1").