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Cuaxuxpa, Mexico

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1,772 Population 13/sq mi density
7,575 ft Elevation 2,309 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Cuaxuxpa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,575 ft (2,309 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.4621°N, 97.0356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 43 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 132 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 104 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 130 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 98 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 69 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 73 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 72 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jun 11, 2000 6 km ESE of Santiago Tilantongo, Mexico M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 271 km
2024 John Category 3 286 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 293 km
2021 Grace Category 3 237 km
2017 Katia Category 2 238 km
2017 Max Category 1 278 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 177 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 237 km
2010 Karl Category 3 55 km
2007 Dean Category 2 227 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 227 km
2005 Stan Category 1 226 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 266 km
1997 Rick Category 1 285 km
1990 Diana Category 2 271 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 271 km
1988 Debby Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 68 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 99 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 101 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 115 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 138 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 142 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 178 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 187 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 194 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 8.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 9.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 9.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Cuaxuxpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.6").

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