Pinal de Amoles and Amealco register the lowest temperatures in Querétaro, with frost, frost, and wind chill below zero
Winter continues to leave extreme temperatures in Querétaro, mainly in high and mountain areas, where municipalities such as Pinal de Amoles, Amealco, and areas of the Sierra Gorda have registered frost, frost, and values close to or below zero degrees.
Extreme winter in Querétaro: these are the coldest municipalities
During the morning of January 31, 2026, the Cuatro Palos Viewpoint, located in the municipality of Pinal de Amoles, presented one of the lowest records of the season.
The low temperatures caused the formation of frost, covering vegetation and trails in this tourist area of the Sierra Gorda.
Highlights of the phenomenon:
- Recorded temperature: 4 degrees Celsius
- Wind chill: down to -1 degree
- Visible phenomenon: frost on roads and natural areas
- Affected area: high parts of the Sierra Gorda de Querétaro
- San Joaquín also registered low temperatures this Saturday morning, a condition that has been repeated in recent days, mainly in high areas of the municipality.
Authorities recommend extreme caution when visiting viewpoints and mountain roads, due to slippery surfaces and prolonged exposure to the cold.
Pinal de Amoles and Amealco are the most affected
In addition to Pinal de Amoles, the municipality of Amealco de Bonfil has also registered significant drops in temperature, especially in rural communities and higher altitude areas, where morning frosts are frequent during the winter season.
Overview of the coldest municipalities in Querétaro:
- Pinal de Amoles: temperatures of up to -3 degrees Celsius
- Amealco: presence of frost and sunrise with temperatures close to 0 degrees
- Communities at risk: at least 30 in Pinal de Amoles
- Coldest months: January, February and March
- Possible sleet: expected for February and March
Although so far it has not been necessary to set up shelters, municipal authorities maintain permanent surveillance and preventive campaigns to protect the most vulnerable population.
Source: Al diálogo
