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Paxtepec, Mexico

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1,347 Population 11/sq mi density
7,612 ft Elevation 2,320 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Paxtepec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,612 ft (2,320 m)
Area119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates20.0528°N, 98.4314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 113 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 88 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 77 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 35 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 107 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 91 km
2017 Katia Category 2 152 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 191 km
2010 Karl Category 3 214 km
2007 Dean Category 2 128 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 148 km
2000 Keith Category 1 245 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 188 km
1993 Gert Category 2 117 km
1990 Diana Category 2 143 km
1988 Debby Category 1 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 88 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 100 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 111 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 116 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 131 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 133 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 148 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 158 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 167 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 174 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest

Paxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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