Weather & Climate in Santiago Tepatlaxco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago Tepatlaxco 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,937 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,937 ft (2,724 m) |
| Area | 75.8 sq mi (196.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4749°N, 99.3441°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 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 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 126 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 142 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 264 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 206 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | - | 275 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | - | 278 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 49 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 60 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 200 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 Tepatlaxco 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").