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Melchor Ocampo, Mexico

Full City Profile

38,599 Population 6,725/sq mi density
7,421 ft Elevation 2,262 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Melchor Ocampo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,421 ft (2,262 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density6,725/sq mi
Coordinates19.7019°N, 99.1449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 146 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 87 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 93 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 44 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 146 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 93 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 57 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 56 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 71 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 93 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 290 km
2024 John Category 1 276 km
2023 Otis Category 4 254 km
2021 Grace Category 3 175 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 268 km
2017 Katia Category 1 236 km
2010 Karl Category 2 262 km
2007 Dean Category 2 212 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 231 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 259 km
1993 Gert Category 2 179 km
1990 Diana Category 2 226 km
1988 Debby Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 64 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 69 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 79 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 93 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 121 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 178 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Melchor Ocampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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