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Weather & Climate in La Magdalena Chichicaspa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Magdalena Chichicaspa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,504 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,504 ft (2,592 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4124°N, 99.3256°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 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 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 119 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 38 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 209 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 42 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 57 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
La Magdalena Chichicaspa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").