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Nopalucán, Mexico

Full City Profile

6,789 Population 72/sq mi density
8,071 ft Elevation 2,460 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nopalucán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,071 ft (2,460 m)
Area93.7 sq mi (242.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates19.2184°N, 97.8227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 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 M7.1 102 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 101 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 146 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 140 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 100 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 105 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 67 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 84 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Feb 9, 2007 19 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 12, 2004 5 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 283 km
2024 John Category 3 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 143 km
2017 Katia Category 2 171 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 155 km
2010 Karl Category 3 113 km
2007 Dean Category 2 153 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 161 km
2000 Keith Category 1 284 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 265 km
1993 Gert Category 2 215 km
1990 Diana Category 2 192 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 286 km
1988 Debby Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 38 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 59 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 61 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 62 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 65 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 77 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 86 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 93 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 123 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Nopalucán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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