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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de los Metates, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro de los Metates 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 8,376 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 | 8,376 ft (2,553 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8991°N, 99.8583°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 76 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 72 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 77 km | 19 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 95 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 28 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 69 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 89 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 119 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 198 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
San Pedro de los Metates has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.4").