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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás Tolentino, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás Tolentino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,474 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,474 ft (2,583 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3589°N, 99.5717°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
228 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 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 141 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 126 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 120 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 134 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 109 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 56 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 136 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 50 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 55 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 | 253 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 34 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 56 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 71 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
San Nicolás Tolentino has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").