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Weather & Climate in San Miguel Ajusco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel Ajusco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Area | 141.0 sq mi (365.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2220°N, 99.2024°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 | 106 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 95 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 119 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 62 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 104 km | 65 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 142 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 119 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 70 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 119 km | 55 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 56 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 55 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 38 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 76 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 | 236 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 205 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 18 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 60 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 112 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
San Miguel Ajusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 50°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.4").