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El Ocotal, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,166 Population 6/sq mi density
8,858 ft Elevation 2,700 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
El Ocotal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.6798°N, 99.4701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 111 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 147 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 78 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 57 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 287 km
2024 John Category 1 267 km
2023 Otis Category 4 237 km
2021 Grace Category 3 206 km
2017 Katia Category 1 268 km
2010 Karl Category 1 293 km
2007 Dean Category 2 244 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 264 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 299 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 200 km
1990 Diana Category 2 255 km
1988 Debby Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 70 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 76 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 88 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 91 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 103 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in

El Ocotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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