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Achichinalco, Mexico

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541 Population 4/sq mi density
5,965 ft Elevation 1,818 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Achichinalco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,965 ft (1,818 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.4861°N, 96.9906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 48 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 119 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 136 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 109 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 135 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 144 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 98 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 103 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 73 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 87 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 77 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 77 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Jun 11, 2000 6 km ESE of Santiago Tilantongo, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 276 km
2024 John Category 3 292 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 294 km
2021 Grace Category 3 235 km
2017 Katia Category 2 235 km
2017 Max Category 1 284 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 173 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 241 km
2010 Karl Category 3 50 km
2007 Dean Category 2 224 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 224 km
2005 Stan Category 1 221 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 270 km
1997 Rick Category 1 288 km
1990 Diana Category 2 268 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 276 km
1988 Debby Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 67 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 98 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 101 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 113 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 134 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 182 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 189 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 14.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 15.8 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 15.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 15.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 8.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Achichinalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (1.7").

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