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San Mateo Capulhuac, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,786 Population 21/sq mi density
9,111 ft Elevation 2,777 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
San Mateo Capulhuac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,111 ft (2,777 m)
Area132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates19.4703°N, 99.5261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 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 M7.1 150 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 147 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 104 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 139 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 108 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 265 km
2024 John Category 2 243 km
2023 Otis Category 5 213 km
2021 Grace Category 3 223 km
2017 Katia Category 1 283 km
2010 Karl Category 1 293 km
2007 Dean Category 2 259 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 287 km
1993 Gert Category 2 222 km
1990 Diana Category 2 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 47 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 60 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 76 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 98 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in

San Mateo Capulhuac has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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