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Weather & Climate in Zompantle, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zompantle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,711 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,711 ft (1,436 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7611°N, 100.0139°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,306 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 125 km | 25 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 97 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 70 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 76 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 140 km | 29 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 55 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 137 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 19 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 126 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 143 km | 28 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 88 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 106 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 56 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 31 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 250 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 209 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 91 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 287 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 85 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 134 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 76 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 90 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 83 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 152 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 174 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Zompantle has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").