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Weather & Climate in Tepalcatepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepalcatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1873°N, 102.8470°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
441 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 82 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 103 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 142 km | 70 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 117 km | 46 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 94 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 28 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 107 km | 77 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 107 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 71 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 249 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 87 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 218 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 206 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 109 mph | 241 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 214 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 140 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 87 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 172 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 115 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 143 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 122 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 116 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 80 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 140 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 147 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 89 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Tepalcatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and April the driest (0.0").