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Zapotitlán Lagunas, Mexico

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1,477 Population 11/sq mi density
5,112 ft Elevation 1,558 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Zapotitlán Lagunas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Area136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.7562°N, 98.3896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.15"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 111 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 89 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 123 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 117 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 118 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 92 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 147 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 111 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 133 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 144 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 40 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 33 km
Jun 7, 1992 8 km E of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 119 km
2024 John Category 3 136 km
2023 Otis Category 5 190 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 129 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 282 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 149 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 273 km
2010 Karl Category 3 211 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 134 km
1997 Rick Category 2 230 km
1996 Boris Category 1 282 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 115 km
1984 Odile Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 143 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 140 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 137 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 143 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 111 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 133 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 143 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 143 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 160 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 167 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 176 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 184 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 194 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Zapotitlán Lagunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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