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Weather & Climate in Chichiltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chichiltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,760 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,451 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8075°N, 100.0650°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,282 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 144 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 96 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 63 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 69 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 67 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 58 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 91 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 99 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 12 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 119 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 113 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 63 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 28 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 196 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 249 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 214 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 266 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 98 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 244 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 284 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 90 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 128 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 84 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 97 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 106 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 90 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 148 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 173 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Chichiltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").