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Weather & Climate in Chinantla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,642 ft (1,110 m) |
| Area | 213.4 sq mi (552.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2014°N, 98.2643°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 45 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 90 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 73 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 99 km | 52 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 116 km | 73 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 131 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 23 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 32 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 31 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 8 km | 57 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 133 km | 37 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 93 km | 44 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 117 km | 65 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 35 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 33 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 140 km | 93 km |
| Dec 27, 1999 | 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico | M4.7 | 45 km | 57 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 104 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 11 km NNE of San Vicente Piñas, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 168 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 164 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 182 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 184 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 134 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 140 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 149 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 185 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 185 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Chinantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.2").