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Weather & Climate in Zacapalco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacapalco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 340.0 sq mi (880.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5367°N, 99.4445°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
415 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 | 101 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 122 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 101 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 57 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 50 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 105 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 113 km | 52 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 57 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 137 km | 44 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 28 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 116 km | 51 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 97 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 89 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 114 km | 67 km |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 11 km E of El Paraíso, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 125 km | 87 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 | 127 mph | 161 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 130 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 279 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 173 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 150 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 69 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 72 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Zacapalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (0.2").