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San Miguel Chicahua, Mexico

Full City Profile

251 Population 11/sq mi density
7,575 ft Elevation 2,309 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
San Miguel Chicahua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,575 ft (2,309 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.6372°N, 97.1948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 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 87 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 42 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 146 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 122 km
Jan 15, 2020 6 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jul 1, 2021 4 km NNE of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 149 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 61 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 106 km
Sep 16, 1995 1 km SW of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 188 km
2024 John Category 3 215 km
2023 Otis Category 5 296 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 211 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 270 km
2017 Max Category 1 209 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 147 km
2010 Karl Category 3 147 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 181 km
1997 Rick Category 2 193 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 155 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 168 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 184 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
August 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in

San Miguel Chicahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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