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Pericotepec, Mexico

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515 Population 1/sq mi density
5,030 ft Elevation 1,533 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Pericotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,030 ft (1,533 m)
Area944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.9554°N, 100.2160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 101 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 89 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 128 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 125 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 98 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 146 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 40 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 142 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 47 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 126 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 103 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 93 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 122 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 73 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 104 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 136 km
2024 John Category 3 85 km
2023 Otis Category 5 30 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 212 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2017 Max Category 1 171 km
2015 Marty Category 1 257 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 180 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 249 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 294 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 226 km
2009 Andres Category 1 298 km
2006 John Category 4 269 km
1997 Rick Category 2 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 120 km
1996 Alma Category 2 231 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 250 km
1996 Boris Category 1 134 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 253 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 106 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 133 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 109 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 113 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 106 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 118 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 101 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 113 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 96 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 114 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 137 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 161 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Pericotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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