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Weather & Climate in Rio de la Soledad, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rio de la Soledad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,064 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,064 ft (2,458 m) |
| Area | 54.2 sq mi (140.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1150°N, 98.7119°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 122 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 242 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 153 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 118 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 123 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 141 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 157 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 178 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 180 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 185 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Rio de la Soledad has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.3").