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Chalchihuapan, Mexico

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5,061 Population 108/sq mi density
7,274 ft Elevation 2,217 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Chalchihuapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,274 ft (2,217 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates18.9718°N, 98.3370°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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 50 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 115 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 96 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 106 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 79 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 93 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 100 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 117 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 102 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 116 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 143 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 3 232 km
2024 John Category 3 242 km
2023 Otis Category 5 251 km
2021 Grace Category 3 183 km
2017 Katia Category 2 223 km
2017 Max Category 1 260 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 279 km
2010 Karl Category 3 162 km
2007 Dean Category 2 202 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 214 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 262 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 300 km
1993 Gert Category 2 237 km
1990 Diana Category 2 236 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 241 km
1988 Debby Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 31 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 40 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 53 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 84 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 97 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 112 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 114 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 121 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 122 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 137 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 150 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 5.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest

Chalchihuapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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