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Weather & Climate in San Miguel Chicahua, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel Chicahua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,575 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,575 ft (2,309 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6372°N, 97.1948°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 87 km | 70 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 150 km | 109 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 115 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 46 km | 73 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 42 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 146 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 116 km | 56 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 113 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 57 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 6 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 34 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 4 km NNE of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2002 | 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 47 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 61 km | 71 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 106 km | 88 km |
| Sep 16, 1995 | 1 km SW of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 188 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 296 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 147 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 181 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 155 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 168 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in |
San Miguel Chicahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.1").