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Weather & Climate in Chacaljocóm, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chacaljocóm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,981 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,981 ft (1,823 m) |
| Area | 305.8 sq mi (791.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2992°N, 92.1835°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
471 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 150 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 43 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 99 km | 100 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 135 km | 80 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 128 km | 85 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 62 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 115 km | 93 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 86 km | 169 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 80 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 47 km | 261 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 87 km | 181 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 92 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 63 km | 257 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 103 km | 168 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M5.4 | 116 km | 104 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 88 km | 122 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 73 km | 210 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 37 km | 216 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 121 km | 140 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 130 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 162 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 182 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Chacaljocóm has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.2").