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Zilacayota, Mexico

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805 Population 4/sq mi density
6,988 ft Elevation 2,130 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Zilacayota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,988 ft (2,130 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.3017°N, 98.8069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.59"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 109 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 62 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 135 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 143 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 125 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 62 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 87 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 80 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 81 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 114 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 114 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 133 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 57 km
2024 John Category 3 69 km
2023 Otis Category 5 125 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 290 km
2017 Max Category 1 68 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 131 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 207 km
2010 Karl Category 3 277 km
2006 John Category 3 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 70 km
1997 Rick Category 2 190 km
1996 Boris Category 1 215 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 271 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 49 km
1984 Odile Category 2 225 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 85 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 95 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 70 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 129 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 131 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 94 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 85 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 109 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 62 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 75 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 111 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 109 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 69 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 143 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 9.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 10.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 10.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Zilacayota has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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