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Weather & Climate in Xonalpu, Mexico

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

Xonalpu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates20.1283°N, 97.6106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 54 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 93 km 17 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 110 km 97 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 142 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 133 km 17 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 109 km 23 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 150 km 1 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 106 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 112 km 5 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 137 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 80 km 9 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 150 km 0 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 128 km 44 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 147 km 10 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 149 km 8 km
Jul 26, 2003 1 km SW of San Andrés Calpan, Mexico M3.6 146 km 1 km
Jul 27, 1999 4 km S of San Pablo Ixayoc, Mexico M3.6 146 km 0 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 109 km 9 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 93 km 4 km
Aug 16, 2003 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M3.5 112 km 11 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 42 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 75 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 107 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 161 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 53 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 67 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 185 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 164 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 120 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 89 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 53 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 86 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 97 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 97 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 103 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 115 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 151 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 162 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 16.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in

Xonalpu has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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