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Weather & Climate in Xalatlaco, Mexico

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

Xalatlaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,088 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,088 ft (2,770 m)
Area47.0 sq mi (121.8 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates19.1831°N, 99.4184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 121 km 48 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 138 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 101 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 117 km 52 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 149 km 57 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 99 km 65 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 146 km 54 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 131 km 56 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 109 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 110 km 70 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 148 km 60 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 116 km 55 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 131 km 4 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 130 km 56 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 143 km 54 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 134 km 61 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 104 km 15 km
Jan 7, 2014 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico M4.2 132 km 50 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 118 km 51 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 113 km 38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 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 232 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 213 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 189 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 232 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 289 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 282 km
2010 Karl Category 1 277 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 266 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 81 mph 245 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 243 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 284 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 258 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 32 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 37 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 77 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 82 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 86 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 7.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 8.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 8.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Xalatlaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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