Villa Chalcatongo de Hidalgo, Mexico

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2,447 Population 19/sq mi density

8,130 ft Elevation 2,478 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Villa Chalcatongo de Hidalgo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,130 ft (2,478 m)
Area	132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0325°N, 97.5706°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.23"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,890 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	128 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	92 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	113 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	84 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	129 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	104 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	126 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	74 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	108 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	95 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	99 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	141 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	106 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	83 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	135 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	85 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	120 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	75 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	103 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	113 km
2024	John	Category 3	150 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	240 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	177 km
2017	Max	Category 1	146 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	69 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	251 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	223 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	282 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	105 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	132 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	153 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	115 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	113 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	93 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	92 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	125 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	129 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	60 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	60°F (16°C)	0.4 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
June	62°F (17°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	7.1 in
August	61°F (16°C)	6.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	6.4 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.2 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.8 in
December	56°F (14°C)	0.4 in

Villa Chalcatongo de Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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