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Weather & Climate in San Martín Cachihuapan, Mexico

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

San Martín Cachihuapan 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 8,540 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,540 ft (2,603 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.7079°N, 99.4312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 148 km 70 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 135 km 4 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 98 km 15 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 129 km 1 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 44 km 5 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 113 km 1 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 132 km 76 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 114 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 110 km 5 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 130 km 0 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 86 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 116 km 1 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 122 km 1 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 59 km 15 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 92 km 2 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 116 km 1 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 74 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 124 km 0 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 106 km 19 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 90 km 5 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 75 mph 290 km
2024 John Category 1 271 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 241 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 201 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 298 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 263 km
2010 Karl Category 1 290 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 239 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 259 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 277 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 195 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 250 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 75 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 77 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 92 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 102 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in

San Martín Cachihuapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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