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El Charco, Mexico

Full City Profile

538 Population 1/sq mi density
2,900 ft Elevation 884 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Charco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Area373.8 sq mi (968.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.0606°N, 99.2767°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 79 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 128 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 139 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 69 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 31 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 102 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 102 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 126 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 18 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 66 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 77 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 135 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 5 km
2024 John Category 3 18 km
2023 Otis Category 5 69 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 270 km
2021 Rick Category 2 245 km
2017 Max Category 1 52 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 161 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 282 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 159 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 161 km
2006 John Category 4 249 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 46 km
1997 Rick Category 2 174 km
1996 Boris Category 1 162 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 220 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 34 km
1984 Odile Category 2 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 38 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 104 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 30 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 72 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 77 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 65 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 38 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 54 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 79 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 28 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 130 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 128 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 18 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 72 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 141 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Charco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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