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Weather & Climate in San José Guadalupe Otzacatipan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José Guadalupe Otzacatipan 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 8,501 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 | 8,501 ft (2,591 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3447°N, 99.5919°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
234 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 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 139 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 126 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 119 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 132 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 125 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 133 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 147 km | 37 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 52 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 | 252 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 198 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 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 |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 57 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 69 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 101 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 | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
San José Guadalupe Otzacatipan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").