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Weather & Climate in Portezuelo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portezuelo 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 8,491 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 | 8,491 ft (2,588 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5265°N, 99.6593°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
187 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 117 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 55 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 48 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 75 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 122 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Portezuelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").