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Weather & Climate in Polintotla, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Polintotla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Area92.7 sq mi (240.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates20.7647°N, 98.5075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 118 km 10 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 143 km 21 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 112 km 17 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 110 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 80 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 99 km 3 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 130 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 87 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 104 km 12 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 66 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 109 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 132 km 10 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 113 km 9 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 109 km 8 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 69 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 62 km 5 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 150 km 8 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 91 km 5 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 88 km 5 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 84 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 89 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 148 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 216 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 274 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 129 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 149 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 194 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 125 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 43 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 116 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 164 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 177 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 194 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 198 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Polintotla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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