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El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata), Mexico

Full City Profile

504 Population 7/sq mi density
8,268 ft Elevation 2,520 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,268 ft (2,520 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.7744°N, 100.3044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 61 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 135 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 61 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 29 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 149 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 131 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 38 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 280 km
2023 Otis Category 4 231 km
2021 Rick Category 2 247 km
2021 Grace Category 1 284 km
1996 Alma Category 2 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 232 km
1993 Gert Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 42 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 94 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 145 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 152 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 176 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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