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Weather & Climate in Nahuatzen, Mexico

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

Nahuatzen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,923 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,923 ft (2,415 m)
Area121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates19.6543°N, 101.9170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 113 km 70 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 146 km 67 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 129 km 77 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 149 km 77 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 147 km 95 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 124 km 82 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 142 km 76 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 138 km 86 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 148 km 62 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 145 km 49 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 80 km 99 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 121 km 61 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 144 km 61 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 130 km 58 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 113 km 68 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 74 km 107 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 143 km 59 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 143 km 86 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 108 km 83 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 147 km 76 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 275 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 276 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 124 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 81 mph 278 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 276 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 250 km
2009 Andres Category 1 81 mph 292 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 110 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 231 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 109 mph 275 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 115 mph 219 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 115 mph 245 km
1984 Odile Category 2 98 mph 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 177 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 7.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 8.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Nahuatzen has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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