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Weather & Climate in Zacamulpa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacamulpa 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 9,098 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 | 9,098 ft (2,773 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3557°N, 99.3315°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 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 | 126 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 128 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 51 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 251 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 37 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 53 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Zacamulpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").