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Weather & Climate in Transfiguración, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Transfiguración experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,370 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,370 ft (2,856 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5771°N, 99.4195°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 140 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 142 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 45 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 207 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 63 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 63 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 89 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Transfiguración has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").