Weather & Climate in San Miguel Cerezo (El Cerezo), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel Cerezo (El Cerezo) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,783 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,783 ft (2,677 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1591°N, 98.7285°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 16 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 246 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 154 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 127 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 144 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 159 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 180 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 181 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 190 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
San Miguel Cerezo (El Cerezo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.3").
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