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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás Cebolletas (Cebolletas), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás Cebolletas (Cebolletas) 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 7,001 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 | 7,001 ft (2,134 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1603°N, 98.3447°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 141 km | 0 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 62 km | 5 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 | 77 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 139 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 214 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 115 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 105 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 124 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 108 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 130 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 145 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 146 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 159 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 169 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 175 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
San Nicolás Cebolletas (Cebolletas) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").