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Chichicaxtepec, Mexico

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596 Population 5/sq mi density
6,286 ft Elevation 1,916 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Chichicaxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,286 ft (1,916 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.1646°N, 96.0927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 144 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 74 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 116 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 19 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 31 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 99 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 238 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 144 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 257 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 175 km
2010 Karl Category 3 207 km
2005 Stan Category 1 204 km
1998 Lester Category 2 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 184 km
1997 Rick Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 143 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 101 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 9.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 9.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Chichicaxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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