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Acatlán, Mexico

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3,526 Population 27/sq mi density
4,472 ft Elevation 1,363 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Area128.7 sq mi (333.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates17.6581°N, 99.1694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,966 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 115 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 123 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 111 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 94 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 135 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 149 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 55 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 119 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 114 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 91 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 95 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 81 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 64 km
2024 John Category 3 78 km
2023 Otis Category 5 111 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 275 km
2017 Max Category 1 110 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 187 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 228 km
2010 Karl Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 92 km
1997 Rick Category 2 237 km
1996 Boris Category 1 209 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 283 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 km
1984 Odile Category 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 68 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 147 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 96 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 123 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 115 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 68 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 99 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 115 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 62 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 85 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 158 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 162 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 173 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 178 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Acatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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