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Colonia Palo Prieto (Chipitongo), Mexico

Full City Profile

1,012 Population 7/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Colonia Palo Prieto (Chipitongo) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.7042°N, 99.1128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 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 68 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 140 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 38 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 98 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 140 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 53 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 132 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 89 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 140 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 74 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 180 km
2024 John Category 3 172 km
2023 Otis Category 5 168 km
2021 Grace Category 3 249 km
2017 Katia Category 1 298 km
2017 Max Category 1 224 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 277 km
2010 Karl Category 2 244 km
2007 Dean Category 2 276 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 199 km
1996 Boris Category 1 276 km
1993 Gert Category 2 280 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 201 km
1988 Debby Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 42 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 63 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 80 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 142 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 184 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Colonia Palo Prieto (Chipitongo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.1").

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