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Weather & Climate in Santiago Tejocotillos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago Tejocotillos 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 9,541 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 | 9,541 ft (2,908 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4331°N, 99.4516°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 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 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 124 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 55 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 76 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 0 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 | 260 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 218 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 48 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 52 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 98 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 |
Santiago Tejocotillos 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").