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San José Monte Chiquito, Mexico

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2,103 Population 10/sq mi density
5,545 ft Elevation 1,690 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San José Monte Chiquito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,545 ft (1,690 m)
Area213.7 sq mi (553.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates18.4961°N, 97.4381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 111 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 12 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 57 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 129 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 125 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 63 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 92 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 58 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 66 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 70 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 79 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 244 km
2024 John Category 3 262 km
2021 Grace Category 3 225 km
2017 Katia Category 2 237 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 189 km
2017 Max Category 1 253 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 227 km
2010 Karl Category 3 81 km
2007 Dean Category 2 223 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 226 km
2005 Stan Category 1 268 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 250 km
1997 Rick Category 1 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 243 km
1988 Debby Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 62 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 75 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 86 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 95 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 115 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 132 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 138 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 148 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 149 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 161 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

San José Monte Chiquito has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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