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Weather & Climate in Tlacuitapan, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tlacuitapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.1983°N, 102.1242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 137 km 62 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 109 km 15 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 80 km 67 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 107 km 7 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 145 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 263 km
2021 Rick Category 1 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 150 mph 249 km
1996 Boris Category 1 75 mph 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Tlacuitapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in December to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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