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Xochipala, Mexico

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3,620 Population 11/sq mi density
3,510 ft Elevation 1,070 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Xochipala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.8118°N, 99.6398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,024 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 M7.2 149 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 142 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 134 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 105 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 98 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 141 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 129 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 82 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 56 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 89 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 130 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 87 km
2024 John Category 3 59 km
2023 Otis Category 5 71 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 255 km
2021 Rick Category 2 237 km
2017 Max Category 1 143 km
2015 Marty Category 1 299 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 193 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 285 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 236 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 224 km
2006 John Category 4 297 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 91 km
1997 Rick Category 2 261 km
1996 Alma Category 2 293 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 300 km
1996 Boris Category 1 174 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 122 km
1984 Odile Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 68 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 122 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 116 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 98 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 68 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 93 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 149 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 70 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 107 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 136 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 145 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 151 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 172 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 185 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 188 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Xochipala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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