All Countries
Weather & Climate in Xonacatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xonacatlán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,481 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,481 ft (2,585 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4051°N, 99.5281°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 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 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 148 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 116 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 52 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 257 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 41 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 55 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 76 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Xonacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").