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Weather & Climate in Tlacotenco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tlacotenco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,426 ft (1,349 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7811°N, 99.9303°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,222 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 111 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 106 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 76 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 79 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 60 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 113 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 27 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 98 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 133 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 97 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 101 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 55 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 40 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 258 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 213 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 296 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | — | 74 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 87 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 143 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 74 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 90 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 149 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 167 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 183 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Tlacotenco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").