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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. 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 8,937 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) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
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").