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Weather & Climate in Chilijapa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chilijapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 110.4 sq mi (286.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0108°N, 98.8699°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 68 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 23 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 39 km | 35 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 134 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 190 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 153 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 167 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in |
Chilijapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (1.4").