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Zacatepec, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Zacatepec is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 10,204. Elevation: 7,769 ft (2,368 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,204 Population 92/sq mi density
7,769 ft Elevation 2,368 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population10,204
Density92/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,769 ft (2,368 m)
Population10,204
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation7,769 ft (2,368 m)
Coordinates19.2663°, -97.5328°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacatepec

Zacatepec is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 10,204. The city sits at an elevation of 7,769 feet (2,368 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 327 business establishments.

Income: Zacatepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)327

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zacatepec

Zacatepec has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is May (18.8°C), the coldest is Dec (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 994 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.8°C / 53°F 1.3° / 24.2° 26.6
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 0.6° / 27.3° 15.8
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 4.1° / 29.9° 20.6
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 6.7° / 30.3° 39.7
May 18.8°C / 66°F 9° / 30.4° 60.5
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 8.8° / 28.6° 158.2
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 8° / 25.1° 150.1
Aug 16.1°C / 61°F 8.7° / 24.9° 162.8
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 6.7° / 24.1° 182.3
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 4.7° / 24.8° 112.8
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 3° / 24.2° 40.8
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 1.7° / 22.9° 24.0
Zacatepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,769 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,769 ft (2,368 m)
Area111.0 sq mi (287.6 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates19.2663°N, 97.5328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M7.1 on Sep 19, 2017.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 128 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 98 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 140 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 48 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 135 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Feb 12, 2004 6 km ENE of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jul 18, 2008 25 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 35 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 110 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 138 km
2017 Katia Category 2 155 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 127 km
2010 Karl Category 3 87 km
2007 Dean Category 2 139 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 145 km
2005 Stan Category 1 287 km
2000 Keith Category 1 262 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 257 km
1993 Gert Category 2 215 km
1990 Diana Category 2 182 km
1988 Debby Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 7 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 31 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 31 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 38 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 47 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 47 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 94 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 117 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 118 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 123 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Zacatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Zacatepec

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La K-Pitana - MP3

Libraries in Zacatepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Zacatepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Mercado Nuevo

Airports Near Zacatepec

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia-Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana-Small Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport-Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zacatepec

What is the population of Zacatepec?

Zacatepec has a population of 10,204 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 111.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacatepec?

Zacatepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

How is the job market in Zacatepec?

The job market in Zacatepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 327 business establishments in the area.

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