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Weather & Climate in Chimhucum, Mexico

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

Chimhucum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates16.8900°N, 92.5314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 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 M7.2 100 km 159 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 100 km 164 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 127 km 100 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 40 km 261 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 53 km 211 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 130 km 169 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 147 km 101 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 78 km 257 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 150 km 140 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 147 km 124 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 106 km 210 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 122 km 122 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 94 km 216 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 118 km 140 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 136 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2010 12 km ENE of Pijijiapan, Mexico M5.1 143 km 95 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 116 km 131 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 80 km 241 km
Sep 6, 2011 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico M5.0 110 km 153 km
Mar 10, 2009 4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M5.0 128 km 147 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 165 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 8.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.5 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Chimhucum has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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