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Rincón Chamula, Mexico

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5,592 Population 154/sq mi density
5,915 ft Elevation 1,803 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Rincón Chamula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,915 ft (1,803 m)
Area36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates17.2081°N, 92.9390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

439 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 70 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 146 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 149 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 147 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 73 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 144 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 123 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 112 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 140 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 114 km
Aug 28, 2001 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico M5.3 143 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 131 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 101 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 152 km
2011 Nate Category 1 285 km
2010 Karl Category 3 269 km
2007 Dean Category 1 288 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 35 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in
August 69°F (20°C) 10.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 8.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Rincón Chamula has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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