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Weather & Climate in Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xayacatlán de Bravo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,104 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Area | 538.2 sq mi (1,393.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2371°N, 97.9752°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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 | 64 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 59 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 101 km | 80 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 86 km | 73 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 53 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 61 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 12 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 97 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 28 km | 57 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 115 km | 44 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 65 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 6 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 64 km | 56 km |
| Dec 27, 1999 | 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico | M4.7 | 53 km | 57 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 77 km | 70 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 65 km | 56 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 65 km | 64 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 | 127 mph | 188 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 205 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 253 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 253 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 144 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 203 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 115 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 126 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 154 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 164 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xayacatlán de Bravo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").