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Weather & Climate in Tepechicotlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepechicotlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,419 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Area | 303.6 sq mi (786.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4832°N, 99.4155°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 110 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 144 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 140 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 140 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 85 km | 34 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 90 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 115 km | 24 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 136 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 123 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 127 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 44 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 46 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 79 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 286 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 200 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 62 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 177 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 182 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 146 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 82 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 114 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 37 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 67 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 117 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 33 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 66 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 180 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 184 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Tepechicotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").