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San José Chiapa, Mexico

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4,821 Population 61/sq mi density
7,756 ft Elevation 2,364 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
San José Chiapa 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

Elevation7,756 ft (2,364 m)
Area79.0 sq mi (204.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates19.2411°N, 97.7664°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

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M3.2 on May 11, 2023.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 108 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 101 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 M5.6 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 104 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 109 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 61 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 130 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 117 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Feb 9, 2007 19 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 143 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Apr 5, 2008 0 km SW of Santiago Chilixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Feb 12, 2004 6 km ENE of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 288 km
2021 Grace Category 3 140 km
2017 Katia Category 2 166 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 149 km
2010 Karl Category 3 108 km
2007 Dean Category 2 148 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 156 km
2000 Keith Category 1 279 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 262 km
1993 Gert Category 2 214 km
1990 Diana Category 2 188 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 31 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 53 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 55 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 57 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 59 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 70 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 93 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 98 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 117 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 144 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

San José Chiapa 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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