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San Pedro Cholula, Mexico

Full City Profile

8,941 Population 152/sq mi density
8,455 ft Elevation 2,577 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
San Pedro Cholula 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

Elevation8,455 ft (2,577 m)
Area58.9 sq mi (152.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates19.2644°N, 99.4864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 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 M7.1 132 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 139 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 108 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 132 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jan 7, 2014 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Feb 23, 2001 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 93 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Dec 21, 2013 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 242 km
2024 John Category 3 221 km
2023 Otis Category 5 194 km
2021 Grace Category 3 232 km
2017 Katia Category 1 290 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
2010 Karl Category 1 285 km
2007 Dean Category 2 267 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 253 km
1996 Boris Category 1 280 km
1993 Gert Category 2 239 km
1990 Diana Category 2 284 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
1988 Debby Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 33 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 43 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 82 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 83 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 89 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 7.6 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 8.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest

San Pedro Cholula has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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