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El Tejocote, Mexico

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1,039 Population 6/sq mi density
8,166 ft Elevation 2,489 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
El Tejocote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,166 ft (2,489 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.3290°N, 98.6587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,050 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 62 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 104 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 127 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 137 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 120 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 64 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 140 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 102 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 76 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 64 km
2024 John Category 3 83 km
2023 Otis Category 5 140 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 283 km
2017 Max Category 1 75 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 229 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 123 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 218 km
2010 Karl Category 3 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 79 km
1997 Rick Category 2 188 km
1996 Boris Category 1 229 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 284 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 60 km
1984 Odile Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 101 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 94 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 82 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 145 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 147 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 104 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 101 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 125 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 62 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 91 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 105 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 104 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 83 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 133 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 9.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 10.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

El Tejocote has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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