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Weather & Climate in Tavera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tavera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,960 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0611°N, 101.5581°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
495 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 105 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 42 km | 70 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 137 km | 46 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 82 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 70 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 103 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 86 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 90 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 48 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 74 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 68 km | 76 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 104 km | 37 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 201 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 93 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 203 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 141 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 90 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 142 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
Tavera has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").