Copanatoyac, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Copanatoyac is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,924. Elevation: 4,518 ft (1,377 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Copanatoyac
Copanatoyac is a city and seat of the municipality of Copanatoyac, in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,924 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,518 ft (1,377 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4634°, -98.7136° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (907 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Copanatoyac
Copanatoyac is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,924. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet (1,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,518 ft (1,377 m) |
| Area | 134.4 sq mi (348.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4634°N, 98.7136°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 99 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 110 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 90 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 146 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 115 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 99 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 125 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 77 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 89 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 121 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 120 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 88 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 148 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 185 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Copanatoyac has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").
Schools in Copanatoyac
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.P.L Cuauhtémoc | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Ricardo Flores Magón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Francisco Figueroa Mata | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Copanatoyac
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Copanatoyac?
Copanatoyac has a population of 2,924 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 134.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Copanatoyac?
Copanatoyac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.
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