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Tlalchapa, Mexico

Full City Profile

4,067 Population 7/sq mi density
1,342 ft Elevation 409 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
Tlalchapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area551.2 sq mi (1,427.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.4103°N, 100.4762°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

916 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 M7.2 124 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 104 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 123 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 101 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 134 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 113 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 28 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 135 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 12 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 78 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 127 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 130 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 71 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 141 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 67 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 192 km
2024 John Category 3 143 km
2023 Otis Category 5 81 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 171 km
2017 Max Category 1 225 km
2015 Marty Category 1 272 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 225 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 270 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 270 km
2009 Andres Category 1 298 km
2006 John Category 4 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 177 km
1996 Alma Category 2 208 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 256 km
1996 Boris Category 1 141 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 264 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 266 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 230 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 108 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 141 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 124 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 108 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 113 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Tlalchapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 77°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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