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Acapetlahuaya, Mexico

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1,618 Population 3/sq mi density
3,875 ft Elevation 1,181 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Acapetlahuaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,875 ft (1,181 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.4194°N, 100.0724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

712 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 131 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 142 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 150 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 56 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 34 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 125 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 120 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 65 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 109 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 41 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Mar 27, 2009 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 168 km
2024 John Category 3 128 km
2023 Otis Category 5 84 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 257 km
2021 Rick Category 2 212 km
2017 Max Category 1 217 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 234 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 297 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 163 km
1996 Alma Category 2 250 km
1996 Boris Category 1 176 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 290 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 297 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 204 km
1984 Odile Category 2 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 145 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 144 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 145 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 148 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 149 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 83 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 111 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 124 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 167 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 173 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Acapetlahuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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