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Weather & Climate in Tzahuinco, Mexico

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

Tzahuinco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,331 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Area133.4 sq mi (345.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates20.2021°N, 97.9980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 84 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 133 km 17 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 150 km 23 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 143 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 136 km 5 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 138 km 97 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 147 km 1 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 134 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 80 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 127 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 105 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 135 km 1 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 140 km 1 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 136 km 1 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 112 km 2 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 97 km 9 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 136 km 3 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 96 km 5 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 150 km 3 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 134 km 10 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 45 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 104 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 148 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 192 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 80 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 99 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 205 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 159 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 105 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 100 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 82 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 118 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 119 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 124 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 125 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 132 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 140 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 143 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 147 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 151 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 14.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 16.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 16.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 19.3 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 10.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in

Tzahuinco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.3") and March the driest (2.2").

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