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Weather & Climate in Tepehuisco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepehuisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,732 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,732 ft (1,747 m) |
| Area | 459.5 sq mi (1,190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6060°N, 99.2514°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,083 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 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 110 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 85 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 145 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 106 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 97 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 67 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 61 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 101 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 57 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 67 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 101 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 189 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 220 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 83 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 83 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 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 | — | 58 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 147 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 104 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 124 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 58 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 89 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 52 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 164 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 175 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Tepehuisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").