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Weather & Climate in San José la Epifania, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José la Epifania 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 8,547 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 | 8,547 ft (2,605 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7172°N, 99.6420°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 86 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 293 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 69 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 73 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 89 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
San José la Epifania has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.5").