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Weather & Climate in Tecuexcontitlán (Tecoescontitlán), Mexico

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

Tecuexcontitlán (Tecoescontitlán) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,618 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,618 ft (798 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.1425°N, 99.5779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 124 km 48 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 100 km 55 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 141 km 21 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 88 km 53 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 114 km 34 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 76 km 80 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 130 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 40 km 52 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 71 km 57 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 124 km 35 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 119 km 62 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 83 km 57 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 144 km 11 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 113 km 52 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 136 km 34 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 139 km 10 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 121 km 35 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 144 km 35 km
Jan 13, 1990 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico M5.3 147 km 28 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 124 km 51 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 4 138 mph 120 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 97 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 91 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 253 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 176 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 81 mph 228 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 255 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 138 mph 261 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 128 km
1997 Rick Category 2 92 mph 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 299 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 199 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 151 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 105 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 135 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 105 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 131 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 105 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 109 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 114 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 141 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 152 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 157 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Tecuexcontitlán (Tecoescontitlán) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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