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Weather & Climate in Zinacantepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zinacantepec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,035 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,035 ft (2,754 m) |
| Area | 119.2 sq mi (308.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2843°N, 99.7339°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 138 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 150 km | 72 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 116 km | 65 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 118 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 119 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 91 km | 70 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 97 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 140 km | 56 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 186 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 20 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 56 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 67 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Zinacantepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").