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La Capilla, Mexico

Full City Profile

755 Population 4/sq mi density
8,698 ft Elevation 2,651 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
La Capilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,698 ft (2,651 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.7320°N, 99.5185°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 46 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 123 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 131 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 98 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 1 294 km
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 241 km
2021 Grace Category 3 208 km
2017 Katia Category 1 270 km
2010 Karl Category 1 300 km
2007 Dean Category 2 247 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 267 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 281 km
1993 Gert Category 2 198 km
1990 Diana Category 2 256 km
1988 Debby Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 74 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 83 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 85 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 98 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 111 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest

La Capilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.5").

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