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Weather & Climate in San Juan Tetelcingo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Tetelcingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 569.5 sq mi (1,475.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9219°N, 99.5183°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,814 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 | 129 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 103 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 84 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 42 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 70 km | 57 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 94 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Sep 25, 2002 | 8 km SSW of Los Mogotes, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 4 km WNW of La Estación, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 23 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 4 | 138 mph | 94 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 75 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 86 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 240 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 104 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 126 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 115 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 81 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 108 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 116 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 134 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 135 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 155 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
San Juan Tetelcingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").