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Chalco, Mexico

Full City Profile

168,720 Population 2,002/sq mi density
7,365 ft Elevation 2,245 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Chalco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Area84.3 sq mi (218.2 km²)
Population Density2,002/sq mi
Coordinates19.2617°N, 98.8978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 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 90 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 127 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 118 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 149 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 134 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 55 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 36 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 38 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 2 244 km
2024 John Category 3 238 km
2023 Otis Category 5 228 km
2021 Grace Category 3 186 km
2017 Katia Category 2 240 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 254 km
2017 Max Category 1 285 km
2010 Karl Category 3 224 km
2007 Dean Category 2 217 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 233 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 265 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 214 km
1990 Diana Category 2 240 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 263 km
1988 Debby Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 21 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 28 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 32 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 39 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 92 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 143 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 150 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 159 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 171 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 173 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 173 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Chalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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