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Zompantle, Mexico

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759 Population 1/sq mi density
4,711 ft Elevation 1,436 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Zompantle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,711 ft (1,436 m)
Area779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.7611°N, 100.0139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,306 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 109 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 102 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 125 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 97 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 70 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 112 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 76 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 140 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 104 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 55 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 92 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 80 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 19 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 101 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 126 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 143 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 106 km
2024 John Category 3 56 km
2023 Otis Category 5 31 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 218 km
2021 Rick Category 2 199 km
2017 Max Category 1 144 km
2015 Marty Category 1 262 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 168 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 250 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 265 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 209 km
2006 John Category 4 266 km
1997 Rick Category 2 266 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 91 km
1996 Alma Category 2 254 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 137 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 242 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 287 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 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 76 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 137 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 108 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 85 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 134 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 76 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 90 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 109 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 83 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 122 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 125 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 103 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 108 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 105 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 152 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 174 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Zompantle has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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