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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal Zapotitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,079 ft (1,548 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2254°N, 103.3715°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 92 km | 95 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 86 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 90 km | 102 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 57 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico | M4.4 | 129 km | 77 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico | M4.3 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jan 11, 2011 | 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico | M4.3 | 105 km | 94 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 114 km | 48 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 2 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 77 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 138 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 213 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 112 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 255 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 192 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 277 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 267 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 139 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 88 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 83 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 155 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
San Cristóbal Zapotitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").