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Weather & Climate in Charapan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,769 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,769 ft (2,368 m) |
| Area | 593.8 sq mi (1,538.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6504°N, 102.2517°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 107 km | 86 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 82 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 95 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 147 km | 79 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 83 km | 99 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 130 km | 61 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 58 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 124 km | 68 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 72 km | 107 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 20 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 51 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 83 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 77 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 102 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 94 km | 86 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 76 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 121 km | 101 km |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 79 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 117 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 243 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 253 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 210 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 192 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
Charapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").