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Weather & Climate in San Pedro Huitzizilapan, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Pedro Huitzizilapan 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 8,596 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,596 ft (2,620 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates19.4057°N, 99.4781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 141 km 48 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 125 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 142 km 52 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 124 km 65 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 145 km 56 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 133 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 120 km 70 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 141 km 55 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 124 km 4 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 146 km 61 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 91 km 15 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 146 km 52 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 135 km 51 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 78 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 99 km 76 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 113 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 138 km 38 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 119 km 55 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 101 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 98 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 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 257 km
2024 John Category 2 98 mph 237 km
2023 Otis Category 5 161 mph 209 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 222 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 282 km
2010 Karl Category 1 287 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 258 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 277 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 269 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 225 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 75 mph 283 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 44 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 52 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 81 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 82 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 91 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

San Pedro Huitzizilapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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