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Apetlanca, Mexico

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969 Population 3/sq mi density
5,656 ft Elevation 1,724 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Apetlanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,656 ft (1,724 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.2079°N, 99.7885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,353 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 M7.1 142 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 142 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 148 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 78 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 65 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 143 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 57 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 136 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 140 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 61 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 134 km
2024 John Category 3 101 km
2023 Otis Category 5 78 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 233 km
2017 Max Category 1 189 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 223 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 276 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 262 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 135 km
1996 Alma Category 2 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 186 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 297 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 168 km
1984 Odile Category 2 223 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 114 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 136 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 114 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 136 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 116 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 (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 100 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 119 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 162 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Apetlanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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