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Weather & Climate in Tlaxinga (Clatzinga), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tlaxinga (Clatzinga) 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 4,810 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 459.5 sq mi (1,190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5211°N, 99.1933°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,229 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 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 137 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 | 78 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 104 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 110 km | 57 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 102 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 102 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 80 km | 11 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 | 48 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 69 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 103 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 213 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 296 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 298 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 79 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 72 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 203 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 | — | 56 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 135 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 103 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 114 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 56 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 86 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 104 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 48 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 70 km |
| 1868 | 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: Chichinautzin (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 174 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 193 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 |
Tlaxinga (Clatzinga) 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").