Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata), Mexico

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701 Population 10/sq mi density

7,999 ft Elevation 2,438 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,999 ft (2,438 m)
Area	73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	19.7597°N, 100.2903°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	149 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	149 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	140 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	122 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	150 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	61 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	135 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	148 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	140 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	134 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	28 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	63 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	132 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	133 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	145 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	112 km
May 5, 1997	23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico	M4.1	149 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	130 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	124 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico	M3.9	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	278 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	229 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	247 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	283 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	296 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	233 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	255 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (40 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	40 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	92 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	143 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	153 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	174 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	185 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	7.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	7.0 in
September	56°F (14°C)	5.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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