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El Recodo de San José Axalco, Mexico

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1,032 Population 1,613/sq mi density
7,497 ft Elevation 2,285 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
El Recodo de San José Axalco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,497 ft (2,285 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,613/sq mi
Coordinates19.2028°N, 98.9028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 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 85 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 121 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 136 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 112 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 128 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Jul 3, 2000 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 126 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 35 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 2 238 km
2024 John Category 3 232 km
2023 Otis Category 5 223 km
2021 Grace Category 3 191 km
2017 Katia Category 2 244 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 257 km
2017 Max Category 1 278 km
2010 Karl Category 3 224 km
2007 Dean Category 2 221 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 237 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 259 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 295 km
1993 Gert Category 2 220 km
1990 Diana Category 2 246 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 256 km
1988 Debby Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 24 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 28 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 28 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 36 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 90 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 143 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 151 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 161 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 172 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 173 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 174 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°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 Recodo de San José Axalco 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").

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