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Zacatlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

33,736 Population 138/sq mi density
6,719 ft Elevation 2,048 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Zacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,719 ft (2,048 m)
Area245.3 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates19.9355°N, 97.9613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 64 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 133 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 139 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 126 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 119 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 71 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 76 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 68 km
2017 Katia Category 2 116 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 142 km
2010 Karl Category 3 168 km
2007 Dean Category 2 93 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 110 km
2000 Keith Category 1 224 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 187 km
1993 Gert Category 2 134 km
1990 Diana Category 2 122 km
1988 Debby Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 61 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 90 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 98 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 100 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 104 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 110 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 114 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 124 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
July 58°F (15°C) 6.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

Zacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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