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Zinacatepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

15,592 Population 538/sq mi density
3,757 ft Elevation 1,145 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Zinacatepec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density538/sq mi
Coordinates18.3352°N, 97.2462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 133 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 21 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 32 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 113 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 138 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 105 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 108 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 74 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 48 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 245 km
2024 John Category 3 261 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 285 km
2021 Grace Category 3 245 km
2017 Max Category 1 253 km
2017 Katia Category 1 252 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 197 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 216 km
2010 Karl Category 3 79 km
2007 Dean Category 2 241 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 241 km
2005 Stan Category 1 249 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 243 km
1997 Rick Category 1 271 km
1990 Diana Category 2 286 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 245 km
1988 Debby Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 77 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 91 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 107 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 111 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 129 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 151 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 157 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 164 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 174 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Zinacatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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