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Weather & Climate in San Juan Atepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Atepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,654 ft (2,028 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4274°N, 96.5394°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
529 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 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 98 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 46 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 110 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 95 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 87 km | 68 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 40 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 116 km | 110 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 113 km | 57 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 84 km | 100 km |
| Aug 27, 2002 | 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 47 km |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 57 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 41 km | 71 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 9 km N of San Juan Lachao, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Mar 1, 2000 | 2 km ESE of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M4.9 | 138 km | 33 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 | 223 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 267 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 171 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 168 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 166 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 195 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 170 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 190 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
San Juan Atepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").