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Weather & Climate in Tequicuilco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tequicuilco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,457 ft (749 m) |
| Area | 340.6 sq mi (882.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1039°N, 99.1981°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
671 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 | 90 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 141 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 128 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 46 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 107 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 6 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 35 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 78 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 124 km | 57 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 73 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 128 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 103 km | 57 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 128 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 112 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 110 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 291 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 272 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 134 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 109 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 109 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 139 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 106 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 109 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 126 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Tequicuilco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.1").