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Cholula, Mexico

Full City Profile

292,881 Population 6,832/sq mi density
7,073 ft Elevation 2,156 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Cholula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,073 ft (2,156 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.0 km²)
Population Density6,832/sq mi
Coordinates19.0641°N, 98.3035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 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 60 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 119 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 139 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 117 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 87 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 103 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 96 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 111 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 116 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 113 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 113 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Jul 3, 2000 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 243 km
2024 John Category 3 252 km
2023 Otis Category 5 260 km
2021 Grace Category 3 172 km
2017 Katia Category 2 212 km
2017 Max Category 1 270 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 207 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 288 km
2010 Karl Category 3 159 km
2007 Dean Category 2 191 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 203 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 273 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 289 km
1993 Gert Category 2 226 km
1990 Diana Category 2 225 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 252 km
1988 Debby Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 34 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 38 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 50 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 87 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 91 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 109 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 109 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 113 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 115 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 130 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 153 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 5.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Cholula has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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