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Weather & Climate in Tulimanca, Mexico

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

Tulimanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,015 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,015 ft (2,443 m)
Area226.8 sq mi (587.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.4694°N, 97.1400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 143 km 48 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 33 km 70 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 134 km 109 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 47 km 73 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km 62 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 130 km 62 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 93 km 56 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 120 km 57 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 145 km 71 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 108 km 77 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 87 km 88 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 141 km 8 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 128 km 106 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 138 km 10 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 133 km 57 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 65 km 70 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 77 km 64 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 72 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 138 km 78 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 146 km 60 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 127 mph 263 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 81 mph 296 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 233 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 237 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 271 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 179 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 233 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 60 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 226 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 226 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 237 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 109 mph 261 km
1997 Rick Category 1 86 mph 286 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 271 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 263 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 64 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 77 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 96 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 96 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 139 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 140 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 168 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 177 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 8.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 9.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 9.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Tulimanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.6").

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