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Zapotlán, Mexico

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2,849 Population 10/sq mi density
7,388 ft Elevation 2,252 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Zapotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,388 ft (2,252 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.5467°N, 98.9031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 119 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 58 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 70 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 64 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 40 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 63 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 63 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 275 km
2024 John Category 2 267 km
2023 Otis Category 4 253 km
2021 Grace Category 3 164 km
2017 Katia Category 2 222 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 246 km
2010 Karl Category 3 232 km
2007 Dean Category 2 198 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 216 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 295 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 260 km
1993 Gert Category 2 184 km
1990 Diana Category 2 217 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 295 km
1988 Debby Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 34 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 49 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 57 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 65 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 102 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 142 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 153 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 153 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 175 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 177 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 181 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Zapotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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