Capula, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,624 Population 60/sq mi density
6,883 ft Elevation 2,098 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Capula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Area94.2 sq mi (244.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates19.6737°N, 101.3925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 112 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 129 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 109 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 104 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 129 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 129 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 119 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 123 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 102 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Feb 11, 2001 10 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Otis Category 4 248 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 274 km
2021 Rick Category 2 153 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 289 km
1996 Alma Category 2 214 km
1996 Boris Category 1 138 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 258 km
1992 Winifred Category 1 299 km
1984 Odile Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 42 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 124 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Capula has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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