San José Chiltepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,457 Population 996/sq mi density

220 ft Elevation 67 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

San José Chiltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	78.8°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	220 ft (67 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density	996/sq mi
Coordinates	17.9468°N, 96.1687°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.3"

98% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 24.57"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	143 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	62 km
Aug 7, 2004	17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.9	131 km
Feb 25, 2011	3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico	M5.9	124 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	39 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	108 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	148 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	93 km
Oct 29, 2009	27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M5.7	126 km
Mar 3, 2022	Veracruz, Mexico	M5.7	86 km
Jul 25, 1991	3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico	M5.7	120 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	150 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	110 km
Apr 1, 1996	16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico	M5.2	147 km
Jan 17, 2004	6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico	M5.2	74 km
Sep 8, 2009	5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico	M5.1	63 km
Aug 29, 2021	1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico	M5.0	123 km
May 4, 2007	2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico	M5.0	109 km
Feb 14, 2007	3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico	M4.9	127 km
Nov 26, 1991	3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico	M4.9	25 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	291 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	229 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	297 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	233 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	238 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	125 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	288 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	284 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	152 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	262 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	228 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (124 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Martin	Shield	1,650 m (5,413 ft)	1796	124 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	167 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	177 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	191 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
February	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
March	76°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Driest
April	80°F (27°C)	2.9 in
May	82°F (28°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
June	81°F (27°C)	19.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	24.6 in	Wettest
August	79°F (26°C)	21.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	21.1 in
October	77°F (25°C)	12.1 in
November	74°F (23°C)	6.4 in
December	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in

San José Chiltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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