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Tlacotepec, Mexico

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5,087 Population 145/sq mi density
5,823 ft Elevation 1,775 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Tlacotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,823 ft (1,775 m)
Area35.2 sq mi (91.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates18.8144°N, 98.7451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 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 40 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 146 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 48 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 88 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 84 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 90 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 94 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 93 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 87 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 104 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 82 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 111 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 101 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 84 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 93 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 200 km
2024 John Category 3 202 km
2023 Otis Category 5 206 km
2021 Grace Category 3 217 km
2017 Katia Category 2 263 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 261 km
2017 Max Category 1 236 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 273 km
2010 Karl Category 3 205 km
2007 Dean Category 2 241 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 255 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 226 km
1993 Gert Category 2 258 km
1990 Diana Category 2 271 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 215 km
1988 Debby Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 27 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 42 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 50 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 55 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 111 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 143 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 157 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 160 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 167 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 167 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 171 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 6.7 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Tlacotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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