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Weather & Climate in El Chaparro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chaparro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,201 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,201 ft (2,195 m) |
| Area | 513.6 sq mi (1,330.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6207°N, 100.6134°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 119 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 125 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 82 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 130 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 120 km | 62 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 139 km | 56 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.9 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 114 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 139 km | 87 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 127 km | 86 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.8 | 143 km | 59 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 132 km | 83 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 14 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 58 km |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 79 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 101 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 | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 210 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 45 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 106 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 122 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
El Chaparro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.4").