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Weather & Climate in Ocuapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocuapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8541°N, 93.4894°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
614 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 113 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 115 km | 166 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 110 km | 144 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 97 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 124 km | 140 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 124 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 146 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 67 km | 172 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 69 km | 190 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 117 km | 140 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 155 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 76 km | 59 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 108 km | 148 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.1 | 137 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.0 | 129 km | 154 km |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M5.0 | 114 km | 160 km |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 21 km SSW of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.0 | 123 km | 135 km |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico | M4.9 | 138 km | 137 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico | M4.9 | 98 km | 169 km |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 32 km E of Santa María Chimalapa, Mexico | M4.9 | 138 km | 115 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 195 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 62 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Ocuapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and April the driest (1.8").