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Weather & Climate in Tepatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 677.1 sq mi (1,753.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3036°N, 98.2745°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 77 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 123 km | 60 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 108 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 135 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 23 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Tepatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (1.5").