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Santa María Malacatepec, Mexico

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3,885 Population 83/sq mi density
6,883 ft Elevation 2,098 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Santa María Malacatepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,883 ft (2,098 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates18.9415°N, 98.3022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 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 48 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 110 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 93 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 104 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 74 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 89 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 83 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 98 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 100 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 135 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 3 230 km
2024 John Category 3 242 km
2023 Otis Category 5 252 km
2021 Grace Category 3 184 km
2017 Katia Category 2 223 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 214 km
2017 Max Category 1 257 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 275 km
2010 Karl Category 3 158 km
2007 Dean Category 2 203 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 214 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 260 km
1993 Gert Category 2 240 km
1990 Diana Category 2 237 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 239 km
1988 Debby Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 35 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 44 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 58 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 88 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 95 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 109 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 111 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 119 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 121 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 136 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 154 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 5.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

Santa María Malacatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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