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Weather & Climate in Pothé, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pothé 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 8,691 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 | 8,691 ft (2,649 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4742°N, 99.6031°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 150 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 138 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 133 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 140 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 55 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 51 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 266 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 229 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 300 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 44 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 66 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 68 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Pothé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").