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Zacatzonapa, Mexico

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959 Population 4/sq mi density
4,370 ft Elevation 1,332 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Zacatzonapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Area239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.5021°N, 99.3432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 113 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 147 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 71 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 135 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 93 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 147 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 110 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 111 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 144 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 45 km
2024 John Category 3 53 km
2023 Otis Category 5 87 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 252 km
2017 Max Category 1 101 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 189 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 294 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 190 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 205 km
2006 John Category 4 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 68 km
1997 Rick Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 185 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 259 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 76 km
1984 Odile Category 2 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 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 43 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 143 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 80 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 98 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 89 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 114 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 43 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 74 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 113 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 38 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 67 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 177 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 184 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Zacatzonapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.1").

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