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Tapalapa, Mexico

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1,940 Population 76/sq mi density
5,636 ft Elevation 1,718 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Tapalapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates17.1905°N, 93.1045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

580 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 55 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 131 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 133 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 75 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 94 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 106 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 96 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 100 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 97 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 119 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Aug 28, 2001 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico M5.3 131 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 113 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 139 km
2011 Nate Category 1 292 km
2010 Karl Category 3 269 km
2007 Dean Category 1 295 km
2005 Stan Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 23 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 10.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 12.6 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 5.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in

Tapalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (2.2").

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