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Weather & Climate in Mezcala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mezcala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 569.5 sq mi (1,475.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9324°N, 99.6026°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,866 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 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 144 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 101 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 94 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 94 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 90 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 61 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 49 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 123 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 85 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 116 km | 52 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 98 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 73 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 78 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 246 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 238 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 104 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 112 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 81 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 107 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 82 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 132 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 137 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 177 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Mezcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").