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Weather & Climate in Chachahuantla, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chachahuantla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,722 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,722 ft (1,744 m)
Area107.4 sq mi (278.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates20.2018°N, 98.1326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 95 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 147 km 17 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 141 km 1 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 150 km 5 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 137 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 131 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 120 km 5 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 147 km 97 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 147 km 1 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 69 km 5 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 105 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 113 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 135 km 1 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 131 km 1 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 98 km 2 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 129 km 1 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 82 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 104 km 9 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 130 km 3 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 144 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 56 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 116 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 162 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 201 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 93 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 113 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 213 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 162 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 101 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 109 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 92 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 116 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 125 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 130 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 134 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 141 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 148 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 156 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 159 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 12.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 14.1 in
August 67°F (20°C) 13.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Chachahuantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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