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Nicolás Bravo (Zanja del Teniente), Mexico

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669 Population 1/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Nicolás Bravo (Zanja del Teniente) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.8325°N, 99.7475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,799 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 123 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 145 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 120 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 110 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 115 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 27 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 71 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 125 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 133 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 143 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 113 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 39 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 99 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 120 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 56 km
2024 John Category 3 48 km
2023 Otis Category 5 16 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 219 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 297 km
2021 Rick Category 2 190 km
2017 Max Category 1 37 km
2015 Marty Category 1 253 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 107 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 227 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 200 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 119 km
2006 John Category 4 204 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 282 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 264 km
1998 Lester Category 2 288 km
1997 Rick Category 2 159 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 19 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 290 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 44 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 138 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 58 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 17 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 33 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 78 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 44 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 17 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 145 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 123 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 49 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 48 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 120 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 139 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 17 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 93 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Nicolás Bravo (Zanja del Teniente) has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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