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Mezcala, Mexico

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3,763 Population 7/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Mezcala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area569.5 sq mi (1,475.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates17.9324°N, 99.6026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,866 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 136 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 149 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 144 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 118 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 94 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 139 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 94 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 61 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 49 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 123 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 85 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 98 km
2024 John Category 3 73 km
2023 Otis Category 5 78 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 246 km
2017 Max Category 1 154 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 207 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 296 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 241 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 238 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 104 km
1997 Rick Category 2 274 km
1996 Alma Category 2 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 184 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 280 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 131 km
1984 Odile Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 81 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 133 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 130 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 112 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 81 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 107 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 82 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 119 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 148 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 132 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 137 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 159 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 172 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 177 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Mezcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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