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Weather & Climate in Vallecitos de Zaragoza, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vallecitos de Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9203°N, 101.3236°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,382 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 | 69 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 25 km | 48 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 126 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 90 km | 70 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 50 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 89 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 110 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 48 km | 29 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 68 km | 67 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 98 km | 23 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 38 km | 70 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 155 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 111 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 71 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 180 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 214 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 185 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 40 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 131 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 13 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 37 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 93 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 82 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Vallecitos de Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.1").