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Weather & Climate in Popoyatlajco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popoyatlajco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,712 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,712 ft (1,741 m) |
| Area | 336.0 sq mi (870.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5006°N, 99.2694°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 73 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 34 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 73 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 103 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 55 km | 35 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 106 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 100 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 45 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 61 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 94 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 208 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 72 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 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 | — | 49 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 138 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 96 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 113 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 49 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 107 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 41 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 176 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Popoyatlajco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").