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Weather & Climate in Polotitlán de la Ilustración, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polotitlán de la Ilustración experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,602 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,602 ft (2,317 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2253°N, 99.8154°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 3 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 107 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 131 km | 98 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 121 km | 29 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 125 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 102 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 124 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 146 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in |
Polotitlán de la Ilustración has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (0.3").