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Weather & Climate in Tlachaloya, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tlachaloya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,474 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,474 ft (2,583 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4485°N, 99.6623°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 110 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 38 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 55 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 51 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 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 2 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 39 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 62 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 69 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Tlachaloya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").