San Carlos Autopan, Mexico

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1,202 Population 4/sq mi density

8,576 ft Elevation 2,614 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

San Carlos Autopan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,576 ft (2,614 m)
Area	300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	19.3858°N, 99.6872°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	137 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	135 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	146 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	126 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	130 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	149 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	130 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	103 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	102 km
Jun 29, 2013	10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M4.5	144 km
May 22, 2013	2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico	M4.4	146 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	141 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	130 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	138 km
Jan 7, 2014	5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico	M4.2	149 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	70 km
Mar 2, 2002	8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	123 km
Feb 23, 2013	6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico	M4.1	139 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	89 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	257 km
2024	John	Category 2	232 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	198 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	242 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	288 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	279 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	298 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	265 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	268 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	239 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	292 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	286 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	289 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (32 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	32 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	59 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	68 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	104 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	112 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	119 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
June	59°F (15°C)	5.9 in
July	50°F (10°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	6.0 in
September	58°F (14°C)	5.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in

San Carlos Autopan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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