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Weather & Climate in Piedra Grande, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piedra Grande 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 9,826 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 | 9,826 ft (2,995 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3506°N, 99.3883°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 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 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 115 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 117 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 128 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 76 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 55 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 | 250 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 218 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 277 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 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 | 47 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Piedra Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").