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Weather & Climate in San Francisco Cuaxusco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco Cuaxusco 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 8,661 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 | 8,661 ft (2,640 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2676°N, 99.6193°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 130 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 120 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 57 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 111 km | 65 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 123 km | 56 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 117 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 98 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 85 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 56 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 125 km | 61 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 54 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 | 243 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 189 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 243 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 23 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 56 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 68 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 108 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
San Francisco Cuaxusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").