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Weather & Climate in Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata), Mexico

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

Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,999 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,999 ft (2,438 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.7597°N, 100.2903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 149 km 76 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 149 km 62 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 140 km 77 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 122 km 70 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 150 km 89 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 61 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 135 km 37 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 148 km 61 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 140 km 33 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 134 km 105 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 28 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 63 km 15 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 132 km 76 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 133 km 4 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 145 km 55 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 112 km 5 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 149 km 86 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 130 km 5 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 124 km 15 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico M3.9 131 km 111 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 278 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 229 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 247 km
2021 Grace Category 1 283 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 233 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 40 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 92 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 143 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 153 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 174 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 185 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Chincua (Colonia Emiliano Zapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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