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Weather & Climate in Mexticacán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mexticacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,768 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,768 ft (1,758 m) |
| Area | 478.8 sq mi (1,240.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2654°N, 102.7799°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 117 km | 62 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 199 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 284 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 189 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 273 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 180 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
Mexticacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.1").