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Chigmecatitlán, Mexico

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1,225 Population 2,112/sq mi density
5,000 ft Elevation 1,524 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Chigmecatitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,112/sq mi
Coordinates18.6463°N, 98.0720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 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 45 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 73 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 72 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 83 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 35 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 58 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 43 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 80 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 134 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 95 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 84 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 106 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 3 216 km
2024 John Category 3 234 km
2023 Otis Category 5 258 km
2021 Grace Category 3 210 km
2017 Katia Category 2 240 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 216 km
2017 Max Category 1 234 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 239 km
2010 Karl Category 3 137 km
2007 Dean Category 2 221 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 230 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 238 km
1993 Gert Category 2 274 km
1990 Diana Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 218 km
1988 Debby Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 71 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 84 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 94 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 95 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 99 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 101 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 115 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 121 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 132 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 135 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 180 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Chigmecatitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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