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Tepalcingo, Mexico

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12,053 Population 71/sq mi density
3,825 ft Elevation 1,166 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Tepalcingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,825 ft (1,166 m)
Area170.2 sq mi (440.8 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates18.5950°N, 98.8454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 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 38 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 22 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 67 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 72 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 93 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 83 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 122 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 64 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 102 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 63 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 113 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 61 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 173 km
2024 John Category 3 176 km
2023 Otis Category 5 183 km
2021 Grace Category 3 244 km
2017 Katia Category 2 288 km
2017 Max Category 1 211 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 218 km
2007 Dean Category 2 267 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 199 km
1996 Boris Category 1 291 km
1993 Gert Category 2 284 km
1990 Diana Category 2 298 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 189 km
1988 Debby Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 53 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 62 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 68 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 81 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 112 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 163 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 173 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 173 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 177 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 187 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
September 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Tepalcingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.1").

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