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Zotoluca, Mexico

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1,084 Population 19/sq mi density
8,245 ft Elevation 2,513 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Zotoluca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,245 ft (2,513 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.6106°N, 98.5109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 118 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 144 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 67 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 63 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 63 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 58 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 23 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 57 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 291 km
2024 John Category 1 291 km
2023 Otis Category 4 284 km
2021 Grace Category 3 130 km
2017 Katia Category 2 184 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 205 km
2010 Karl Category 3 196 km
2007 Dean Category 2 161 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 178 km
2000 Keith Category 1 289 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 237 km
1993 Gert Category 2 167 km
1990 Diana Category 2 184 km
1988 Debby Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 39 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 50 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 66 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 88 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 111 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 116 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 136 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 140 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 142 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 143 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 145 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 184 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Zotoluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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