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Acatempan, Mexico

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1,391 Population 2/sq mi density
5,436 ft Elevation 1,657 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Acatempan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.3181°N, 99.8830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

885 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 140 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 70 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 53 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 118 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 61 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 127 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 53 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Mar 27, 2009 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 3 114 km
2023 Otis Category 5 82 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 264 km
2021 Rick Category 2 228 km
2017 Max Category 1 203 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 230 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 292 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 148 km
1996 Alma Category 2 268 km
1996 Boris Category 1 187 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 183 km
1984 Odile Category 2 229 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 128 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 147 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 128 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 149 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 131 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 89 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 116 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 126 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 162 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Acatempan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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