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Weather & Climate in Paraje el Mirador, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paraje el Mirador 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 8,484 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 | 8,484 ft (2,586 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3994°N, 99.3269°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 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 | 129 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 118 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 123 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 134 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 38 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 215 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 210 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 41 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 56 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 199 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Paraje el Mirador has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").