Sign In Register

El Paraíso (Mecoxtla), Mexico

Full City Profile

592 Population 13/sq mi density
7,628 ft Elevation 2,325 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
El Paraíso (Mecoxtla) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,628 ft (2,325 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.3242°N, 98.9761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 100 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 101 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 132 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 143 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 127 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 46 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 50 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 250 km
2024 John Category 2 241 km
2023 Otis Category 5 228 km
2021 Grace Category 3 187 km
2017 Katia Category 2 242 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
2010 Karl Category 3 233 km
2007 Dean Category 2 219 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 236 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 270 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 286 km
1993 Gert Category 2 210 km
1990 Diana Category 2 240 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 29 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 32 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 39 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 50 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 86 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 134 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 158 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 165 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 180 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 181 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 182 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

El Paraíso (Mecoxtla) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →