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Weather & Climate in Santiago Cuautlalpan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago Cuautlalpan 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 7,717 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 | 7,717 ft (2,352 m) |
| Area | 97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6842°N, 99.2887°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 76 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 112 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 189 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 69 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 106 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 193 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santiago Cuautlalpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").