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Weather & Climate in Zacapala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacapala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5942°N, 98.0658°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 45 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 70 km | 70 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 80 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 111 km | 73 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 68 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 78 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 29 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 133 km | 62 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 53 km | 57 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 38 km | 88 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 76 km | 56 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 109 km | 70 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1999 | 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico | M4.7 | 89 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 87 km | 56 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 211 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 229 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 138 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 233 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 76 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 104 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 124 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 137 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 139 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 183 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Zacapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").