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Weather & Climate in Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xochihuehuetlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9062°N, 98.4882°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
479 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 72 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 130 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 135 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 72 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 81 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 126 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 23 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 129 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 14 km | 52 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 70 km | 56 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 12 km SE of Coacoyulichán, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 62 km | 62 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 95 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 124 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 141 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 210 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 142 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 126 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 133 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 147 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 179 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 189 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xochihuehuetlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.1").