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Chontalcoatlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,193 Population 4/sq mi density
4,131 ft Elevation 1,259 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Chontalcoatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Area340.0 sq mi (880.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.6542°N, 99.5738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 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 M7.1 115 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 92 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 74 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 68 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 110 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 99 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 143 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 146 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 45 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 108 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 86 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 109 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 146 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 175 km
2024 John Category 3 153 km
2023 Otis Category 5 131 km
2021 Grace Category 3 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 270 km
2017 Max Category 1 229 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 278 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 298 km
2010 Karl Category 1 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 184 km
1996 Boris Category 1 235 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 204 km
1984 Odile Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 54 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 67 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 108 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 109 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 114 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
August 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Chontalcoatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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