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Weather & Climate in San Francisco Tutepetongo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco Tutepetongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,138 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7161°N, 96.8808°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
280 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 95 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 49 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 94 km | 63 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 72 km | 62 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 150 km | 57 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 62 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 146 km | 110 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 100 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 57 km | 71 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 128 km | 88 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico | M4.9 | 135 km | 67 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 55 km | 77 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 93 km | 106 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 115 km | 70 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 72 km | 64 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 52 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 218 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 173 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 132 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 231 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 206 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 204 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 152 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 165 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
San Francisco Tutepetongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.5").