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Weather & Climate in Zacualpan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacualpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,749 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,749 ft (2,057 m) |
| Area | 107.6 sq mi (278.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.7190°N, 99.7761°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
443 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 | 137 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 76 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 97 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 86 km | 57 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 76 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 133 km | 62 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 121 km | 51 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 119 km | 72 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 135 km | 49 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 93 km | 51 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 64 km | 65 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 28 km NW of El Paraíso, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 36 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.9 | 127 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 187 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 158 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 126 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 43 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 91 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Zacualpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").