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Weather & Climate in Chignahuapan, Mexico

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

Chignahuapan 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 7,516 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

Elevation7,516 ft (2,291 m)
Area319.0 sq mi (826.3 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates19.8387°N, 98.0317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 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 67 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 143 km 17 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 111 km 97 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 146 km 23 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 110 km 1 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 123 km 0 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 106 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 100 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 113 km 1 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 132 km 5 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 147 km 15 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 135 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 102 km 1 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 125 km 2 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 98 km 1 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 99 km 1 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 65 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 62 km 5 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 98 km 3 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 119 km 0 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 81 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 129 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 151 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 166 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 106 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 122 km
2000 Keith Category 1 86 mph 237 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 199 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 143 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 135 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 63 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 86 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 92 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 97 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 100 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 100 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 110 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 111 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 120 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 135 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 143 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest

Chignahuapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.6").

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