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Weather & Climate in Nicolás Romero, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nicolás Romero 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 7,887 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 | 7,887 ft (2,404 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6418°N, 99.3068°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 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 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 65 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 76 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 283 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 65 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 76 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 102 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 195 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Nicolás Romero has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.3").