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Weather & Climate in Zacapu, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacapu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,503 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,503 ft (1,982 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8152°N, 101.7920°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 82 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 100 km | 99 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 129 km | 68 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 95 km | 107 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 113 km | 86 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 83 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 95 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 114 km | 101 km |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 79 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 89 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 107 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.5 | 114 km | 72 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 96 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2015 | 17 km SSE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 75 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | - | 283 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 297 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 242 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | - | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 6 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 168 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Zacapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.2").