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Weather & Climate in Tejalpa, Mexico

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

Tejalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,406 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,406 ft (2,867 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates19.2517°N, 99.7658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km 55 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 120 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 129 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 136 km 52 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 135 km 57 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 145 km 72 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 138 km 51 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 114 km 65 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 113 km 56 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 140 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 147 km 67 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 133 km 87 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 137 km 77 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 116 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 86 km 70 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 145 km 68 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 140 km 60 km
Apr 8, 2021 4 km ESE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 149 km 56 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 94 km 4 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 133 km 55 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 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 75 mph 244 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 217 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 182 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 257 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 276 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 81 mph 251 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 253 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 256 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 16 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 53 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 70 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 112 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
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
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in Warmest, 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 Coldest

Tejalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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