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Zacatepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,151 Population 18/sq mi density
4,600 ft Elevation 1,402 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Zacatepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates17.1601°N, 95.9146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 64 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 107 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 74 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 38 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 18 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 94 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 81 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 250 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 149 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 240 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 184 km
2010 Karl Category 3 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 193 km
1998 Lester Category 2 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 193 km
1997 Rick Category 1 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 142 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 96 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 12.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 13.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Zacatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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