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5 de Mayo, Mexico

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504 Population 37/sq mi density
6,152 ft Elevation 1,875 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
5 de Mayo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates17.8308°N, 98.0019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.26"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

375 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 133 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 95 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 86 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 142 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 133 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 132 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 144 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 134 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 58 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 82 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 59 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 56 km
Aug 13, 2013 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 42 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 111 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 149 km
2024 John Category 3 167 km
2023 Otis Category 5 229 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 274 km
2021 Grace Category 1 299 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2017 Max Category 1 158 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 148 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 299 km
2010 Karl Category 3 174 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 162 km
1997 Rick Category 2 231 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 133 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 148 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 164 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 166 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 180 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 183 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

5 de Mayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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