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Weather & Climate in Tecaxic, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tecaxic 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 8,894 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 | 8,894 ft (2,711 m) |
| Area | 160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3227°N, 99.7152°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 129 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 120 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 51 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 122 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 145 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 142 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 123 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 96 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 55 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 85 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 61 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 191 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 24 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 57 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 67 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Tecaxic has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").