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Weather & Climate in Chimalapa 2da. Sección, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimalapa 2da. Sección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4106°N, 93.6311°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 66 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 78 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 137 km | 83 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 124 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 87 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 103 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 211 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 101 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 63 km | 144 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 101 km | 97 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 89 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 83 km | 124 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 36 km | 172 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 115 km | 146 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 73 km | 140 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 140 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 27 km | 190 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 97 km | 155 km |
| Aug 28, 2001 | 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 97 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 71 km | 140 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 43 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 17.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in |
Chimalapa 2da. Sección has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.8") and April the driest (3.4").