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Weather & Climate in Tanetze de Zaragoza, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanetze de Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3764°N, 96.3013°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 77 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 100 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 101 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 147 km | 123 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 73 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 30 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 132 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 142 km | 127 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 119 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 63 km | 68 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 128 km | 95 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 138 km | 111 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 94 km | 110 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 93 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 237 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 290 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 177 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 177 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 197 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 131 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in |
Tanetze de Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and March the driest (1.9").