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Weather & Climate in Temascal, Mexico

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

Temascal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.2419°N, 96.4031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 110 km 70 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 101 km 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 53 km 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 126 km 63 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 85 km 73 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 106 km 110 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 118 km 16 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 149 km 68 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 148 km 62 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 110 km 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 104 km 100 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 125 km 71 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 113 km 33 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 46 km 77 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 48 km 106 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 108 km 8 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 132 km 70 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 125 km 64 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 108 km 60 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km 70 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 127 mph 295 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 260 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 262 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 197 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 251 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 84 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 252 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 251 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 164 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 280 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 261 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 132 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 136 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 160 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 160 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
May 83°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in

Temascal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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