Zipiajo, Mexico

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2,562 Population 23/sq mi density
7,096 ft Elevation 2,163 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Zipiajo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation7,096 ft (2,163 m)
Area109.9 sq mi (284.7 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.7939°N, 101.5541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 124 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 138 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 106 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 119 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 130 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 268 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 154 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 218 km
1996 Boris Category 1 139 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 266 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 256 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 285 km
1984 Odile Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 21 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Zipiajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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