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Chapala, Mexico
Full City Profile
21,596
Population
9,309/sq mi density
5,121 ft
Elevation
1,561 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Chapala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2925°N, 103.1896°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 107 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 158 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 165 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Chapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").