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Weather & Climate in Xalitla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xalitla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 569.5 sq mi (1,475.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9974°N, 99.5444°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,714 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 | 127 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 106 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 97 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 81 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 40 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 57 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 35 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 89 km | 57 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 109 km | 52 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 4 km WNW of La Estación, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico | M5.3 | 126 km | 34 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 4 | 138 mph | 103 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 82 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 87 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 247 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 121 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 89 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 89 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 126 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 128 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in |
Xalitla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").