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Weather & Climate in San Carlos Autopan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos Autopan 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 8,576 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 | 8,576 ft (2,614 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3858°N, 99.6872°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
229 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 135 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 126 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 130 km | 56 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 130 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 103 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 55 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 130 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 51 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 257 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 198 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 32 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 59 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 68 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 119 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
San Carlos Autopan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").