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Weather & Climate in Moctezuma, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moctezuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Area | 754.7 sq mi (1,954.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7479°N, 101.0822°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
Moctezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").