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Weather & Climate in Metepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metepec 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 8,606 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 | 8,606 ft (2,623 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2593°N, 99.6018°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 141 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 119 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 124 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 54 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 116 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 99 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 137 km | 56 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 125 km | 61 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 83 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 242 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | - | 297 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 24 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 53 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 70 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Metepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").