Chiapas, Mexico
Petalcingo
Petalcingo is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, 740 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,417 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population7,417
Local time12:05
17.23° N, 92.42° WElevation 740 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code29915October: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month273mm
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Petalcingo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:4311 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:35Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
307 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
71 mm of rain
Weather in Petalcingo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 52%
Today24 Oct26°15°
Sun25 Oct24°15°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°13°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°17°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°17°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°15°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°18°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°16°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov28°17°1 mm
Mon2 Nov28°18°2 mm
When to go to Petalcingo
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 54 | 47 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 65 |
| High | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 107 | 95 | 72 | 71 | 153 | 318 | 256 | 307 | 383 | 273 | 167 | 143 |
| Wet days | 14 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 14 |
What's on in Petalcingo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Petalcingo
Earthquakes around Petalcingo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195026magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record24within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 13 km ↖1995 · 120 km
6.9Socoltenango 29 km ↓1994 · 137 km
6.3Villaflores 19 km ↘1983 · 148 km
6.1Tila 5 km →1954 · 7.1 km
Towns and villages around Petalcingo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chilón0.7 kmFracción Santa Anita1.5 kmSan Valentín1.7 kmChayiljá2.9 kmSan José Changüinic3.1 kmCucujá3.2 kmGracias a Dios3.2 kmTocob Leglemal4 kmCantioc4 kmJolpabuchil4 kmVictoria4.1 kmRío Grande4.1 kmLumijá4.4 kmYok Pokitiok4.6 kmNueva Esperanza4.8 kmMisija5.6 kmMonterrey6.1 kmSañoja 1ra. Sección6.1 kmUnión Juárez6.2 kmChucpatiol6.2 kmJolpokitioc6.3 kmNueva Generación Chulum Chico6.4 kmMonterrey 2da. Sección6.5 kmTres Picos6.7 kmChulum Chico Uno6.8 kmChulum Chico6.9 kmPetiemol7.1 kmNicolás Bravo7.3 kmLos Ángeles7.3 kmChijtieja7.7 kmShoctic7.8 kmJolsibaquil7.9 kmCorta Flor8 kmSuctiojá8.1 kmJol Sivaquil8.1 kmTila8.2 kmVicente Guerrero8.6 kmCerro Santa Cruz8.7 kmTeconitz8.8 kmJolhuitz8.8 kmChinintié8.8 km3 de Mayo8.9 kmLas Palmitas8.9 kmCabeza de Agua9.3 kmJoljá9.3 kmSombra Carrizal9.3 kmGuayabil9.4 kmCoquija9.6 kmLos Héroes9.7 kmEl Zapotal9.8 kmChebopa9.9 kmTiontiepa Benito Juárez10 kmSur Tiontiepa11 kmKatieja11 kmLa Fuga11 kmVillaflores11 kmWowoslumil11 kmEl Ocotal11 kmCerro Alto11 kmTaquintenán12 kmCruz Verde12 kmJolja Tiontiepa12 kmLa Independencia12 kmEl Refugio13 kmBelisario Domínguez13 kmWilis 2da. Sección14 kmMorelia los Mangos14 kmEl Carrizal14 kmLa Revolución14 kmWillis14 kmDieciocho de Marzo14 kmSan Juan Carrizal 1ra. Sección14 kmChachalaca15 kmJolnopa Guadalupe15 kmPansutzteol15 kmPanhuitz15 km
Postal code
29915
Places near Petalcingo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Petalcingo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Petalcingo.
What is the hottest month in Petalcingo?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Petalcingo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Petalcingo?
August is the wettest month with about 307 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Petalcingo?
The postal code of Petalcingo is 29915.