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Weather & Climate in Totoltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Totoltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 239.1 sq mi (619.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2760°N, 100.0412°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,276 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 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 143 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 138 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 53 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 37 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 126 km | 67 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 120 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 50 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 90 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 110 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 36 km | 57 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 153 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 112 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 70 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 146 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 128 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 142 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 140 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 128 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 147 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 133 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 97 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 127 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 131 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Totoltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.1").