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Weather & Climate in Río Hondito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Hondito 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 9,016 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 | 9,016 ft (2,748 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2903°N, 99.4394°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 145 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 112 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 138 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 120 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 115 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 64 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 51 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 244 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 199 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 39 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 40 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 86 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Río Hondito has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").