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Weather & Climate in Villa del Carbón, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa del Carbón 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 8,530 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 | 8,530 ft (2,600 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7288°N, 99.4636°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 104 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 293 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 203 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 76 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 80 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 90 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Villa del Carbón has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").