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Weather & Climate in Zacatelco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacatelco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,293 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,293 ft (2,223 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2158°N, 98.2397°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 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 | 79 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 125 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 80 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 101 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 119 km | 57 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 109 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 129 km | 56 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Jun 16, 2007 | 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 131 km | 60 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 54 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 69 km |
| Jul 3, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico | M4.2 | 140 km | 48 km |
| Jun 24, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 42 km | 0 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 | 261 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 269 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 154 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 192 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iztaccihuatl (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 46 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 95 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 98 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 102 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 104 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 118 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 160 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Zacatelco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.2").