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Weather & Climate in Tlamixtlahuacan, Mexico

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

Tlamixtlahuacan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,996 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,996 ft (1,218 m)
Area336.0 sq mi (870.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.5031°N, 99.2258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 105 km 23 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 140 km 48 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 99 km 21 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 75 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 126 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 126 km 20 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 149 km 20 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 106 km 34 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 107 km 80 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 96 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 57 km 35 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 107 km 57 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 73 km 52 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 105 km 10 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 103 km 24 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 106 km 62 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 147 km 33 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 142 km 57 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 77 km 11 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 129 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

17 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 46 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 65 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 99 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 81 mph 285 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 264 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 96 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 198 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 180 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 138 mph 210 km
2010 Karl Category 2 104 mph 300 km
2006 John Category 4 132 mph 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 75 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 222 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 195 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 104 mph 265 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 71 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

13 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 52 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 136 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 78 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 106 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 99 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 112 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 52 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 82 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 105 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 45 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 67 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 106 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 176 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 181 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 187 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Tlamixtlahuacan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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