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Weather & Climate in Zacazonapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacazonapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,465 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,465 ft (1,361 m) |
| Area | 42.8 sq mi (110.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0732°N, 100.2552°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 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 | 148 km | 70 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 67 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 102 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 82 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 99 km | 76 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 97 km | 62 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 116 km | 51 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 93 km | 72 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 108 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 49 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 129 km | 49 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2003 | 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 68 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 98 km | 51 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 122 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 203 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 153 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 36 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 52 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 118 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Zacazonapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (0.3").