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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás de la Torre, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás de la Torre 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 7,966 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 | 7,966 ft (2,428 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0781°N, 100.1014°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| 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 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 78 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 110 km | 98 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 88 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 19 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 143 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 77 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 114 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 151 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 174 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 194 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
San Nicolás de la Torre has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").