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Weather & Climate in Chapultepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chapultepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,005 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,005 ft (2,440 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9844°N, 97.5765°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,962 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 124 km | 61 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 103 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 96 km | 20 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 117 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 70 km | 22 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 108 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 147 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 64 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 228 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 276 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 101 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 112 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 111 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 89 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 89 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 121 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Chapultepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").