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San Rafael Ixtapalucan, Mexico

Full City Profile

4,379 Population 36/sq mi density
8,468 ft Elevation 2,581 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San Rafael Ixtapalucan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,468 ft (2,581 m)
Area120.9 sq mi (313.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates19.2919°N, 98.5583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 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 83 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 144 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 140 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jul 3, 2000 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 28 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 115 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 31 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 2 256 km
2024 John Category 3 257 km
2023 Otis Category 5 255 km
2021 Grace Category 3 162 km
2017 Katia Category 2 211 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 220 km
2017 Max Category 1 291 km
2010 Karl Category 3 190 km
2007 Dean Category 2 188 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 203 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 282 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 272 km
1993 Gert Category 2 203 km
1990 Diana Category 2 216 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 15 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 15 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 31 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 65 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 124 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 128 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 136 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 137 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 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 178 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
February 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

San Rafael Ixtapalucan has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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