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Weather & Climate in Pericotepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pericotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°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 5,030 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,030 ft (1,533 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9554°N, 100.2160°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 125 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 146 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 40 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 47 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 126 km | 29 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 103 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 122 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 133 km | 70 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 13 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 136 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 85 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 30 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 249 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 226 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 120 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 109 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 113 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 106 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 118 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 101 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 113 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 137 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 161 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Pericotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").