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Weather & Climate in Tanamacoyan, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tanamacoyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,322 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,322 ft (1,622 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates19.8906°N, 97.4297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 23 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 82 km 17 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 84 km 23 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 150 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 104 km 17 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 114 km 5 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 78 km 97 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 143 km 33 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 125 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 147 km 1 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 95 km 5 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 147 km 1 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 145 km 1 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 56 km 9 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 119 km 16 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 146 km 3 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 150 km 32 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 124 km 42 km
Oct 14, 2003 1 km SE of Soledad de Doblado, Mexico M3.8 143 km 16 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 145 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 73 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 86 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 88 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 128 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 69 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 76 km
2000 Keith Category 1 86 mph 199 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 187 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 146 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 112 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 24 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 53 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 65 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 69 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 75 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 84 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 97 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 148 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 158 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
February 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 8.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in

Tanamacoyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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