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El Capulín, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,049 Population 2/sq mi density
3,442 ft Elevation 1,049 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,442 ft (1,049 m)
Area1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.8281°N, 100.0374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 56 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 80 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 72 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 56 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 53 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 80 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 70 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 117 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 115 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 284 km
2010 Alex Category 2 248 km
2000 Keith Category 1 236 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 243 km
1993 Gert Category 2 197 km
1990 Diana Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

El Capulín has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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