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Zacualpan, Mexico

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2,488 Population 11/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Zacualpan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (583.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.0890°N, 100.3259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 77 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 89 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 59 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 48 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 122 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 91 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 113 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 140 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 54 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 27 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 45 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 111 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 43 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 109 km
2024 John Category 3 61 km
2023 Otis Category 5 27 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 160 km
2022 Bonnie Category 3 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 139 km
2017 Max Category 1 78 km
2015 Marty Category 1 200 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 180 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 266 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 131 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 271 km
2009 Andres Category 1 264 km
2006 John Category 4 190 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 282 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 280 km
1997 Rick Category 2 207 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 67 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 78 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 124 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 56 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 36 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 129 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 78 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 60 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 77 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 89 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 111 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 59 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 71 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 56 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 31 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Zacualpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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