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Weather & Climate in Tlalconteno, Mexico

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

Tlalconteno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,937 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,937 ft (2,724 m)
Area265.3 sq mi (687.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.4483°N, 97.2466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 120 km 70 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 148 km 56 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 149 km 88 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 135 km 8 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 32 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 123 km 17 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 117 km 14 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 101 km 17 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 139 km 22 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 150 km 51 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 89 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 106 km 33 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 143 km 16 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 26 km 97 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 73 km 17 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 145 km 1 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 72 km 23 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 147 km 5 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 149 km 0 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 146 km 32 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 126 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 129 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 91 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 77 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 117 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 118 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 264 km
2000 Keith Category 1 86 mph 229 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 231 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 197 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 162 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cofre de Perote (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 11 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 13 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 31 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 33 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 33 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 47 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 58 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 152 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest

Tlalconteno has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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