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Weather & Climate in San Mateo Atarasquíllo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Mateo Atarasquíllo 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 8,599 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 | 8,599 ft (2,621 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3230°N, 99.4616°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
225 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 | 134 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 115 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 139 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 115 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 52 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 64 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 55 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 | 248 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 201 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 39 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 44 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 83 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 94 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
San Mateo Atarasquíllo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").