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Weather & Climate in Zaragoza (Puerto de Medina), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaragoza (Puerto de Medina) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,995 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,995 ft (2,437 m) |
| Area | 53.2 sq mi (137.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8739°N, 100.1178°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 76 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico | M3.9 | 148 km | 111 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 52 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 57 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 87 km | 98 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 20 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 288 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 262 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 255 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 55 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 93 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 136 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 171 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Zaragoza (Puerto de Medina) has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").