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Weather & Climate in San Blas Otzacatipan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Blas Otzacatipan 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 8,471 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 | 8,471 ft (2,582 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3783°N, 99.5664°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 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 143 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 122 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 111 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 55 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 64 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 | 255 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 202 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 36 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 57 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 72 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 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 |
San Blas Otzacatipan 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").