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Tlacotenco, Mexico

Full City Profile

552 Population 1/sq mi density
4,426 ft Elevation 1,349 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Tlacotenco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Area779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.7811°N, 99.9303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 118 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 133 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 111 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 110 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 149 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 79 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 60 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 113 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 82 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 27 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 87 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 98 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 133 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 97 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 100 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 101 km
2024 John Category 3 55 km
2023 Otis Category 5 40 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 227 km
2021 Rick Category 2 208 km
2017 Max Category 1 145 km
2015 Marty Category 1 271 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 174 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 258 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 259 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 213 km
2006 John Category 4 273 km
1997 Rick Category 2 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 90 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 270 km
1996 Boris Category 1 145 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 248 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 296 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 139 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 74 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 134 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 109 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 87 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 74 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 90 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 118 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 79 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 118 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 112 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 109 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 112 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 149 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 167 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 183 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in

Tlacotenco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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