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Michapa, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,019 Population 17/sq mi density
3,944 ft Elevation 1,202 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Michapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,944 ft (1,202 m)
Area61.9 sq mi (160.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates18.7024°N, 99.4791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 126 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 68 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 68 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 120 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 148 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 119 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 47 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 121 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 98 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 179 km
2024 John Category 3 160 km
2023 Otis Category 5 141 km
2021 Grace Category 3 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 281 km
2017 Max Category 1 231 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 287 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 297 km
2010 Karl Category 1 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 246 km
1993 Gert Category 2 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 207 km
1984 Odile Category 2 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 54 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 56 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 103 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 106 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

Michapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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