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Atecax, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,433 Population 15/sq mi density
9,101 ft Elevation 2,774 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Atecax 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

Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Area97.4 sq mi (252.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.6987°N, 97.3670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2017.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 146 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 5 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 88 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 76 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 102 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 148 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 131 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Apr 21, 2007 1 km SSW of Ajalpan, Mexico M3.9 148 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 96 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 87 km
2010 Karl Category 3 107 km
2007 Dean Category 2 89 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 93 km
2005 Stan Category 1 287 km
2000 Keith Category 1 213 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 2 168 km
1990 Diana Category 2 134 km
1988 Debby Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 9 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 32 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 43 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 49 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 62 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 65 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 75 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 146 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 152 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Atecax has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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