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Weather & Climate in Santiago Tílapa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago Tílapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,111 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,111 ft (2,777 m) |
| Area | 102.5 sq mi (265.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1895°N, 99.4209°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 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 | 121 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 138 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 101 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 117 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 150 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 99 km | 65 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 131 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 109 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 116 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 61 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 50 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 38 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 | 233 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 214 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 190 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 277 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 33 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 37 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Santiago Tílapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").