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Weather & Climate in Mexico, PA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mexico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 42.4 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates40.5417°N, 77.3583°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJuniata County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 114 km 5 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 117 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 143 km 7 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 18 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 60 km 2 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 142 km 5 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 104 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 60 km 1 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 117 km 5 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 78 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 127 km 8 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 59 km 1 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 95 km 5 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 108 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 103 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 148 km 3 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 131 km 5 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 115 km 5 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 118 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 72 km 7.5 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 73 km 19.0 mi 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 74 km 25.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 91 km 1.9 mi 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 89 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 22 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 82 km 2.9 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 19 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 61 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 69 km 1.1 mi 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 96 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 100 km 2.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 86 km 6.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 42 km 4.0 mi 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 84 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 98 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 95 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Mexico has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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