El Chayote, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,817 Population 17/sq mi density

6,325 ft Elevation 1,928 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

El Chayote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,325 ft (1,928 m)
Area	104.6 sq mi (270.8 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	22.2867°N, 102.2390°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995	6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico	M4.1	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Roslyn	Category 1	275 km
2015	Patricia	Category 3	299 km
2002	Kenna	Category 3	232 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in
February	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
July	69°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

El Chayote has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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