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Zinacantepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

54,220 Population 455/sq mi density
9,035 ft Elevation 2,754 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Zinacantepec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,035 ft (2,754 m)
Area119.2 sq mi (308.7 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates19.2843°N, 99.7339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 150 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 125 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 116 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 138 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 119 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 91 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 97 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Nov 29, 1990 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 247 km
2024 John Category 3 221 km
2023 Otis Category 5 186 km
2021 Grace Category 3 252 km
2021 Rick Category 2 280 km
2007 Dean Category 2 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 258 km
1993 Gert Category 2 251 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 276 km
1988 Debby Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 20 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 56 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 67 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 109 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 115 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Zinacantepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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