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Weather & Climate in San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel Totolapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1613°N, 100.3905°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,953 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 141 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 105 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 123 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 14 km | 55 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 21 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 98 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 106 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 95 km | 67 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 126 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 42 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 74 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 165 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 114 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 52 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 253 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 244 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 148 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 263 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 136 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 136 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 101 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 147 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 105 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 143 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 125 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 139 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
San Miguel Totolapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.1").