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Weather & Climate in Santa María Zolotepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Zolotepec 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 8,648 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 | 8,648 ft (2,636 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4173°N, 99.4933°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 125 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 | 134 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 55 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 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 55 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 51 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 | 259 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 223 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 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 | 54 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 79 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 101 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 |
Santa María Zolotepec 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").