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San José Xicohténcatl, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,761 Population 32/sq mi density
8,054 ft Elevation 2,455 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San José Xicohténcatl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,054 ft (2,455 m)
Area182.0 sq mi (471.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates19.3544°N, 97.8308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 113 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 115 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 57 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 150 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 133 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 68 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 96 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 86 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 88 km
Jul 24, 1999 4 km NNE of Cosoltepec, Mexico M4.0 130 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 2 295 km
2021 Grace Category 3 128 km
2017 Katia Category 2 158 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 148 km
2010 Karl Category 3 120 km
2007 Dean Category 2 139 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 149 km
2000 Keith Category 1 271 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 250 km
1993 Gert Category 2 200 km
1990 Diana Category 2 178 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 300 km
1988 Debby Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 39 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 54 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 61 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 63 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 69 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 73 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 87 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 91 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 91 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 119 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San José Xicohténcatl has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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