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Alchichica, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,527 Population 25/sq mi density
7,661 ft Elevation 2,335 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Alchichica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,661 ft (2,335 m)
Area100.8 sq mi (261.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates19.4343°N, 97.3899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 117 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 28 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 111 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 86 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 123 km
2017 Katia Category 2 133 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 104 km
2010 Karl Category 3 86 km
2007 Dean Category 2 119 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 122 km
2005 Stan Category 1 278 km
2000 Keith Category 1 238 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 235 km
1993 Gert Category 2 197 km
1990 Diana Category 2 163 km
1988 Debby Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 19 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 20 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 26 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 28 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 34 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 47 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 72 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 134 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 137 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 138 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Alchichica has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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