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Weather & Climate in Teotongo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Teotongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,801 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,801 ft (2,073 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7248°N, 97.5350°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
294 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 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 74 km | 70 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 52 km | 73 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 45 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 109 km | 52 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 30 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 84 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 86 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 3 km NW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 82 km | 62 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 130 km | 44 km |
| Sep 16, 1995 | 0 km E of Huixtepec, Mexico | M5.1 | 144 km | 31 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 4 | 138 mph | 174 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 192 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 236 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 142 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 152 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 168 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 148 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 161 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Teotongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.2").