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Tepecocatlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

572 Population 3/sq mi density
6,841 ft Elevation 2,085 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tepecocatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,841 ft (2,085 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.3237°N, 98.6172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,035 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 61 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 101 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 137 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 118 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 64 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 106 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 74 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 108 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 115 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 75 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 111 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 66 km
2024 John Category 3 86 km
2023 Otis Category 5 144 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 280 km
2017 Max Category 1 76 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 232 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 119 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 219 km
2010 Karl Category 3 260 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 80 km
1997 Rick Category 2 186 km
1996 Boris Category 1 231 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 286 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 62 km
1984 Odile Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 105 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 92 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 85 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 148 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 105 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 105 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 129 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 61 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 95 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 103 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 101 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 87 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 129 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 148 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 9.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 10.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Tepecocatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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