Acatepec, Mexico
Puebla · Mexico
Acatepec is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 3,066. Elevation: 8,346 ft (2,544 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Acatepec
Acatepec is a city and the seat of Acatepec's municipality, in Guerrero, southern Mexico. As of 2010, the population was 2,238. Acatepec is the most populous location in its municipality and accounts for less than ten percent of its population.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,066 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,346 ft (2,544 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3724°, -97.0365° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Puebla |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Acatepec
Acatepec is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 3,066. The city sits at an elevation of 8,346 feet (2,544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,346 ft (2,544 m) |
| Area | 114.7 sq mi (297.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3724°N, 97.0365°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 77 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 90 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 125 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 147 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 152 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
Acatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Acatepec
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps |
Libraries in Acatepec
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca histórica y museo de Ajalpan, José Gomez Manrique | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ajalpan | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Acatepec
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajalpan | |||||
| Erasto Pineda |
Airports Near Acatepec
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tehuacán National Airport | TCN | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Acatepec?
Acatepec has a population of 3,066 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 114.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Acatepec?
Acatepec has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.
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