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África, Mexico

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643 Population 17/sq mi density
2,595 ft Elevation 791 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
África enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,595 ft (791 m)
Area37.0 sq mi (95.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates20.1387°N, 97.7679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 63 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 109 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 149 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 125 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 141 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 83 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 117 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 41 km
2017 Katia Category 2 87 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 123 km
2010 Karl Category 3 171 km
2007 Dean Category 2 63 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 80 km
2000 Keith Category 1 194 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 163 km
1993 Gert Category 2 120 km
1990 Diana Category 2 93 km
1988 Debby Category 1 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 61 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 97 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 102 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 105 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 119 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 122 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 134 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 134 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 11.8 in
July 58°F (15°C) 12.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 12.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 17.1 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 9.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in

África has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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