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Jalapa del Valle, Mexico

Full City Profile

603 Population 44/sq mi density
5,692 ft Elevation 1,735 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Jalapa del Valle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,692 ft (1,735 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates17.0681°N, 96.8783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 112 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 140 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 146 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 122 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 126 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 114 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 147 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 117 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 108 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 65 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 170 km
2024 John Category 3 221 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 140 km
2017 Max Category 1 219 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 117 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 295 km
2010 Karl Category 3 204 km
2005 Stan Category 1 270 km
1998 Lester Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 142 km
1997 Rick Category 2 133 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 143 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 117 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Jalapa del Valle has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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