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Emiliano Zapata, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,687 Population 868/sq mi density
5,240 ft Elevation 1,597 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Emiliano Zapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,240 ft (1,597 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density868/sq mi
Coordinates19.9918°N, 102.6143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 111 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 133 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 137 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 121 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 143 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 122 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 146 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 125 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 126 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 114 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 61 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 101 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 222 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 211 km
2021 Rick Category 2 158 km
2021 Nora Category 1 282 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 238 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 195 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 281 km
2011 Jova Category 2 250 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 221 km
2009 Andres Category 1 279 km
1996 Alma Category 2 223 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 214 km
1996 Boris Category 1 150 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 247 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 188 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 192 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 254 km
1984 Odile Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 143 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 92 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Emiliano Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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