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Weather & Climate in El Chacal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chacal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2223°N, 97.4603°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 100 km | 23 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 97 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2000 | 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico | M3.9 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico | M3.9 | 148 km | 42 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 44 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M3.5 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Dec 22, 1998 | 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico | M3.5 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 1 km NNE of San Juan Tuxco, Mexico | M3.4 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Jun 20, 1999 | 0 km ENE of San Lucas el Grande, Mexico | M3.3 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Nov 7, 2000 | 0 km SW of Santa Clara, Mexico | M3.2 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 1 km SW of José María Morelos (San José), Mexico | M3.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 5 km S of Jaltepec, Mexico | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 3 km SW of Santa María Actipac, Mexico | M2.9 | 143 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 40 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 56 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 159 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 35 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 109 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 76 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 56 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 60 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 87 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 96 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 121 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 134 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in |
El Chacal has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (2.2").