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Weather & Climate in Mecapalapa, Mexico

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

Mecapalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area176.1 sq mi (456.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates20.5268°N, 97.8564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 104 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 123 km 17 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 142 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 114 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 124 km 2 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 142 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 127 km 9 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 139 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 111 km 5 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 147 km 44 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 144 km 5 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 142 km 5 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 140 km 60 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 148 km 8 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 80 km 4 km
Feb 10, 2005 1 km SE of Xochitlán, Mexico M3.4 140 km 5 km
Mar 23, 1998 3 km ESE of Tlaxcoapan, Mexico M3.4 148 km 3 km
Apr 20, 1998 2 km SSE of Tezoquipa, Mexico M3.3 150 km 1 km
Mar 23, 1998 0 km W of Munitepec de Madero, Mexico M3.3 148 km 3 km
Sep 19, 1999 1 km W of Tunititlán, Mexico M3.3 150 km 2 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 17 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 79 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 144 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 212 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 58 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 79 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 167 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 120 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 79 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 63 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 103 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 137 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 146 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 147 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 150 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 162 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 165 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 171 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 177 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 11.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in

Mecapalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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