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Weather & Climate in Zimapan, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Zimapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Area391.7 sq mi (1,014.4 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates20.7381°N, 99.3818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 118 km 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 68 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 49 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 96 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 57 km 3 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 96 km 21 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 75 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 90 km 17 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 112 km 12 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 48 km 2 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 48 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 89 km 9 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 119 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 84 km 8 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 59 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 132 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 63 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 66 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 79 km 20 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 41 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 177 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 238 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 218 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 239 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 258 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 199 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 119 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 207 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 174 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 174 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 186 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 186 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest

Zimapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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