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Soltepec, Mexico

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6,547 Population 137/sq mi density
7,969 ft Elevation 2,429 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Soltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,969 ft (2,429 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates19.1211°N, 97.7086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 17, 2019.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 104 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 87 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 93 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 97 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 70 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jul 3, 2000 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 281 km
2024 John Category 3 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 153 km
2017 Katia Category 2 176 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 152 km
2017 Max Category 1 297 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 292 km
2010 Karl Category 3 99 km
2007 Dean Category 2 159 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 166 km
2000 Keith Category 1 286 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 276 km
1993 Gert Category 2 229 km
1990 Diana Category 2 200 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 282 km
1988 Debby Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 30 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 46 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 54 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 68 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 72 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 98 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 106 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 118 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Soltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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