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Cocula, Mexico

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4,310 Population 14/sq mi density
2,021 ft Elevation 616 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cocula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,021 ft (616 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.2412°N, 99.6620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

934 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 M7.1 129 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 92 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 77 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 81 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 49 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 70 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 75 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Jan 30, 2020 1 km W of El Conchero, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 121 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 4 133 km
2024 John Category 3 106 km
2023 Otis Category 5 90 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 247 km
2017 Max Category 1 189 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 233 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 269 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 269 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 138 km
1996 Alma Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 198 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 165 km
1984 Odile Category 2 233 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 116 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 116 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 141 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 97 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 109 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 140 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 143 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Cocula has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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