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Weather & Climate in San Diego del Cerrito, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Diego del Cerrito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,724 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,724 ft (2,659 m)
Area147.7 sq mi (382.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates19.5080°N, 100.0068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 M6.1 135 km 53 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 148 km 76 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 147 km 62 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 146 km 72 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 128 km 56 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 134 km 77 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 142 km 87 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 150 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 99 km 70 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 144 km 60 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 71 km 4 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 139 km 70 km
Nov 29, 1990 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico M4.4 149 km 85 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 126 km 37 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 127 km 61 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 145 km 33 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 35 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 102 km 15 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 131 km 105 km
May 13, 2003 1 km W of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico M4.2 147 km 67 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 75 mph 278 km
2024 John Category 2 98 mph 247 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 203 km
2021 Grace Category 3 115 mph 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 261 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 281 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 247 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 28 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 52 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 104 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 139 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 148 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 155 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 6.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest

San Diego del Cerrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 49°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.4").

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