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San Martín Tlapala, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,415 Population 21/sq mi density
6,962 ft Elevation 2,122 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
San Martín Tlapala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,962 ft (2,122 m)
Area68.4 sq mi (177.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates18.9667°N, 98.4589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 46 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 126 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 78 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 120 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 104 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 85 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 95 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 94 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 97 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 135 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 99 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 125 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 226 km
2024 John Category 3 233 km
2023 Otis Category 5 240 km
2021 Grace Category 3 188 km
2017 Katia Category 2 231 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 256 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 281 km
2010 Karl Category 3 175 km
2007 Dean Category 2 209 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 222 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 255 km
1993 Gert Category 2 238 km
1990 Diana Category 2 242 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 237 km
1988 Debby Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 18 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 31 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 46 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 109 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 125 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 127 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 132 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 133 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 138 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 149 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 194 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 5.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Martín Tlapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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