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Weather & Climate in San Mateo el Viejo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Mateo el Viejo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,484 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,484 ft (2,586 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9144°N, 99.9108°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 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 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 69 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 74 km | 19 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 95 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 22 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 67 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 91 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 124 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
San Mateo el Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.4").