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Weather & Climate in Xochicoatlán, Mexico

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

Xochicoatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,515 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Area164.4 sq mi (425.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates20.7768°N, 98.6800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 141 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 103 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 99 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 128 km 21 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 64 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 84 km 3 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 101 km 17 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 118 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 52 km 2 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 96 km 8 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 97 km 12 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 73 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 114 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 110 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 144 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 100 km 9 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 53 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 56 km 16 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 148 km 8 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 74 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 107 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 166 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 233 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 287 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 147 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 167 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 206 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 137 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 53 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 134 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 177 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 178 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 194 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 5.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Xochicoatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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