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Weather & Climate in Escuchapa, Mexico

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

Escuchapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Area662.9 sq mi (1,717.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.3072°N, 99.2440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 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 84 km 48 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 136 km 55 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 120 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 37 km 80 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 111 km 57 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 18 km 52 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 143 km 35 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 86 km 62 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 119 km 57 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 83 km 52 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 130 km 56 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 147 km 62 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 110 km 57 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 145 km 33 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 105 km 44 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 13 km 65 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 134 km 38 km
Aug 27, 1997 1 km NNW of El Limón, Mexico M5.0 145 km 33 km
Mar 5, 2001 6 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.0 144 km 42 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 132 km 51 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 127 mph 134 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 127 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 131 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 292 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 75 mph 262 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 246 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 138 mph 290 km
2010 Karl Category 2 104 mph 266 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 238 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 159 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 87 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 104 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 116 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 125 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Escuchapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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