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Weather & Climate in Tunguitiro, Mexico

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

Tunguitiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area109.9 sq mi (284.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.7862°N, 101.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 123 km 70 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 147 km 67 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 145 km 77 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 138 km 76 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 126 km 82 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km 62 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 103 km 99 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 136 km 61 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 145 km 61 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 127 km 68 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 146 km 59 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 150 km 77 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 101 km 107 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 141 km 86 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 114 km 83 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 116 km 86 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 132 km 95 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 130 km 79 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 107 km 101 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 123 km 89 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 270 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 151 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 136 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 262 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 115 mph 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 115 mph 279 km
1984 Odile Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 16 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tunguitiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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