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Chacalapa, Mexico

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1,371 Population 6/sq mi density
1,765 ft Elevation 538 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chacalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Area234.7 sq mi (607.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.8068°N, 98.4579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 15 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 42 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 69 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 101 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 59 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 28 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 95 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 111 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 14 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 16 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 61 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 48 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 46 km
2024 John Category 3 52 km
2023 Otis Category 5 143 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 224 km
2017 Max Category 1 49 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 216 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 69 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 177 km
2010 Karl Category 3 292 km
2006 John Category 3 269 km
1998 Lester Category 2 276 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 48 km
1997 Rick Category 2 126 km
1996 Boris Category 1 212 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 59 km
1984 Odile Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 129 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 34 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 79 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 76 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 129 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 141 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 15 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 119 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 44 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 42 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 101 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 91 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 12.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.8 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Chacalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").

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