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Chicoasén, Mexico

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3,343 Population 23/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Chicoasén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area144.9 sq mi (375.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates16.9678°N, 93.1056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

725 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 41 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 130 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 134 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 145 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 127 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 117 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 142 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 52 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 110 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 105 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 90 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 95 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 106 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 129 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 120 km
2010 Karl Category 3 293 km
2005 Stan Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Chicoasén has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.9").

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