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Weather & Climate in Tlacotepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tlacotepec 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 5,052 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 | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7898°N, 99.9796°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,249 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 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 107 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 102 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 71 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 75 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 59 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 97 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 21 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 92 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 102 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 147 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 93 km | 28 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 | 105 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 58 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 35 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 255 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 213 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 270 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 93 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 247 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 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 | — | 77 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 88 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 137 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 77 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 114 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 83 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 148 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 169 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 198 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 |
Tlacotepec 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").