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Weather & Climate in Otzoloapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otzoloapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 42.8 sq mi (110.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1173°N, 100.2968°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
375 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 | 146 km | 70 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 109 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 86 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 116 km | 67 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 104 km | 57 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 118 km | 82 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 98 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 101 km | 77 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 94 km | 72 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 96 km | 62 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 132 km | 49 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 109 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 49 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 102 km | 51 km |
| May 16, 2003 | 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 68 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 121 km | 61 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 209 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 219 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 32 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 57 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 123 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 173 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Otzoloapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (0.3").