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Capula, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,032 Population 2/sq mi density
7,762 ft Elevation 2,366 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Capula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,762 ft (2,366 m)
Area423.7 sq mi (1,097.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.8702°N, 99.9608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 73 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 113 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 117 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 130 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 115 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 91 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 89 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 142 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 209 km
2024 John Category 3 175 km
2023 Otis Category 5 135 km
2021 Grace Category 3 298 km
2021 Rick Category 2 241 km
2017 Max Category 1 265 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 210 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 215 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 242 km
1984 Odile Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 34 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 66 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 90 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 142 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 8.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Capula has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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