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Weather & Climate in Zoquiapa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zoquiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Area | 459.5 sq mi (1,190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5447°N, 99.2769°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 139 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 106 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 78 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 104 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 60 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 50 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 62 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 95 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 213 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 75 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 267 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 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 | — | 51 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 143 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 98 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 118 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 51 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 82 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 112 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 45 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 72 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 171 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 181 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in |
Zoquiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").