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Axochiapan, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

Axochiapan is a small city in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 17,508. Elevation: 3,409 ft (1,039 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

17,508 Population 262/sq mi density
3,409 ft Elevation 1,039 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Axochiapan

Axochiapan is a city in the Mexican state of Morelos. It stands at 18°30′N 98°45′W, at a mean height of 1,030 metres (3,380 ft) above sea level. It is surrounded by the State of Puebla to the east and south, Jonacatepec to the north, and Tepalcingo to the west.

People

Population17,508
Density262/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Population17,508
Population Density262 / sq mi
Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Coordinates18.5025°, -98.7536°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMorelos
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Axochiapan

Axochiapan is a small city in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 17,508. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet (1,039 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 560 business establishments.

Income: Axochiapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)560

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Axochiapan

Axochiapan has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (26.3°C), the coldest is Dec (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 9.1° / 32.2° 4.2
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 9.7° / 34.2° 4.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.1° 6.3
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 14.6° / 37.3° 18.2
May 26.3°C / 79°F 16.4° / 37.2° 49.1
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 16.2° / 36.1° 123.1
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 14.9° / 32.6° 143.5
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 14.7° / 31.6° 169.3
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 14.2° / 29.8° 178.4
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 11.7° / 30.4° 72.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 10.5° / 31.4° 14.7
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.9° 2.4
Axochiapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,409 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,409 ft (1,039 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (172.9 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates18.5025°N, 98.7536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 28 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 140 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 20 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 61 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 53 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 58 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 69 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 112 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 69 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 89 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 49 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 94 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 99 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 48 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 68 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 105 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 4 166 km
2024 John Category 3 174 km
2023 Otis Category 5 186 km
2021 Grace Category 3 248 km
2017 Katia Category 2 291 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 281 km
2017 Max Category 1 201 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 240 km
2010 Karl Category 3 211 km
2007 Dean Category 2 269 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 282 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 195 km
1996 Boris Category 1 293 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 180 km
1988 Debby Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 60 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 76 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 76 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 90 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 125 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 160 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 167 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 172 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 183 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 186 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Axochiapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Axochiapan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria José María Morelos y Pavón
Preparatoria Otilio Montaño
Primaria Hermenegildo Galeana
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Radio Stations near Axochiapan

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco AAC+
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Axochiapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Axochiapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado de Atencingo

Stadiums & Teams in Axochiapan

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Airports Near Axochiapan

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Axochiapan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Nuevo Pacto
Parroquia San Pablo Apostol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Axochiapan

What is the population of Axochiapan?

Axochiapan has a population of 17,508 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Axochiapan?

Axochiapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Axochiapan?

The job market in Axochiapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 560 business establishments in the area.

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