San Vicente el Chico, Mexico

Full City Profile

551 Population 1/sq mi density

7,405 ft Elevation 2,257 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

San Vicente el Chico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Area	410.5 sq mi (1,063.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	19.7776°N, 100.4811°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.23"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 2, 2011	24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M5.3	149 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	140 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	147 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	150 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	141 km
Nov 17, 1991	21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M4.8	148 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	135 km
Oct 12, 1997	12 km E of Poturo, Mexico	M4.6	150 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	125 km
Sep 21, 1995	29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.6	143 km
May 26, 2014	20 km E of Poturo, Mexico	M4.5	143 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	139 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	53 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	150 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	131 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	32 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	127 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	130 km
Aug 5, 2010	24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.2	150 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	285 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	232 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	232 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	283 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	217 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	271 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (49 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	49 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	106 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	133 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	162 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
February	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
March	60°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in
June	65°F (18°C)	6.0 in
July	68°F (20°C)	8.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	7.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	5.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.7 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Vicente el Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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