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Weather & Climate in Moxteje, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moxteje 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 8,527 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 | 8,527 ft (2,599 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5706°N, 99.6331°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 253 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 53 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 67 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 76 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Moxteje has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").