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Weather & Climate in Salazar, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salazar 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 9,839 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 | 9,839 ft (2,999 m) |
| Area | 58.9 sq mi (152.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3077°N, 99.3886°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
222 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 | 127 km | 48 km |
| 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 | 111 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 112 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 | 123 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 64 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 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 | 246 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 203 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 37 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 45 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 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 |
Salazar 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").