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Ixtapa, Mexico

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3,779 Population 69/sq mi density
7,638 ft Elevation 2,328 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ixtapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,638 ft (2,328 m)
Area55.0 sq mi (142.4 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates18.7160°N, 97.4594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 110 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 37 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 80 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 135 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 72 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 103 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 70 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 91 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 103 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 87 km
May 30, 2018 6 km SE of San Agustín Atenango, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 262 km
2024 John Category 3 281 km
2021 Grace Category 3 200 km
2017 Katia Category 2 213 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 169 km
2017 Max Category 1 271 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 251 km
2010 Karl Category 3 72 km
2007 Dean Category 2 199 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 202 km
2005 Stan Category 1 270 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 273 km
1993 Gert Category 2 276 km
1990 Diana Category 2 243 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 260 km
1988 Debby Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 40 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 52 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 62 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 72 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 92 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 127 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 135 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Ixtapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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