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El Capire, Mexico

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521 Population 1/sq mi density
3,957 ft Elevation 1,206 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
El Capire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.3348°N, 99.9355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

855 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 136 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 149 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 65 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 47 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 80 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 60 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 122 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 49 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 153 km
2024 John Category 3 116 km
2023 Otis Category 5 80 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 261 km
2021 Rick Category 2 223 km
2017 Max Category 1 206 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 230 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 300 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 297 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 151 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 185 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 297 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 188 km
1984 Odile Category 2 228 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 131 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 149 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 131 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 134 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 88 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 119 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 123 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 158 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in

El Capire has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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