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Weather & Climate in Rincón de los Pirules, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rincón de los Pirules enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,357 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,357 ft (2,852 m) |
| Area | 212.4 sq mi (550.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7393°N, 100.0302°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 105 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 41 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 76 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico | M3.9 | 139 km | 111 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 134 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 73 km | 98 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 115 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 44 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 76 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 120 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Rincón de los Pirules has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.4").