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Colonia General Heliodoro Castillo (Chicahuales), Mexico

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598 Population 2/sq mi density
4,213 ft Elevation 1,284 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Colonia General Heliodoro Castillo (Chicahuales) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.5119°N, 99.9175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,438 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 113 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 116 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 112 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 93 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 97 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 83 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 105 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 147 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 100 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 38 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 46 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 80 km
2024 John Category 3 27 km
2023 Otis Category 5 40 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 215 km
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
2017 Max Category 1 115 km
2015 Marty Category 1 258 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 149 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 241 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 242 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 184 km
2006 John Category 4 253 km
1997 Rick Category 2 236 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 61 km
1996 Alma Category 2 268 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 262 km
1996 Boris Category 1 134 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 223 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 291 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 48 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 110 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 79 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 58 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 148 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 142 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 48 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 61 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 113 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 56 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 94 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 106 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 79 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 92 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 178 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 9.6 in
August 69°F (20°C) 9.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Colonia General Heliodoro Castillo (Chicahuales) has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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