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Alcaraces, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,829
Population
1,577/sq mi density
3,799 ft
Elevation
1,158 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Alcaraces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,799 ft (1,158 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3643°N, 103.5768°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 48 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 74 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 86 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 46 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 116 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 32 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 120 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 86 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 17 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
Alcaraces has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").