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Chilacachapa, Mexico

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1,982 Population 7/sq mi density
5,456 ft Elevation 1,663 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chilacachapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2739°N, 99.7618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 138 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 148 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 82 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 66 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 91 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 61 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 64 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 140 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 147 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 65 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 135 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 139 km
2024 John Category 3 108 km
2023 Otis Category 5 86 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 271 km
2021 Rick Category 2 238 km
2017 Max Category 1 195 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 231 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 279 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 270 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 142 km
1996 Alma Category 2 280 km
1996 Boris Category 1 193 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 173 km
1984 Odile Category 2 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 121 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 144 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 121 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 144 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 93 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 112 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 146 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Chilacachapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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