Tepec, Mexico

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2,033 Population 1,506/sq mi density
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Tepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,506/sq mi
Coordinates19.9901°N, 103.6417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 120 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 144 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 145 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 143 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 75 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Sep 2, 2015 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 123 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 127 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 177 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 280 km
2021 Rick Category 2 209 km
2021 Nora Category 1 175 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 245 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 144 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 97 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 219 km
2013 Erick Category 1 239 km
2012 Bud Category 2 230 km
2011 Jova Category 3 142 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 154 km
2009 Andres Category 1 215 km
2006 John Category 4 239 km
2006 Lane Category 2 259 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 264 km
1996 Alma Category 2 257 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 149 km
1996 Boris Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 104 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 120 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 114 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 50 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m - 101 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 144 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 142 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 53 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 142 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 155 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Tepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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