All Countries
Weather & Climate in El Chaparral, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chaparral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 240.1 sq mi (621.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8706°N, 96.6496°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 38 km | 17 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.2 | 111 km | 22 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 12 km | 23 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 97 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 16 km |
| May 13, 2011 | Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 27 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico | M3.9 | 64 km | 42 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M3.9 | 84 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 83 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 94 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 15 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 79 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 70 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 70 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 104 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 25 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 67 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 86 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 103 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in |
El Chaparral has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (2.1").