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Alhuaca, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,704 Population 13/sq mi density
8,802 ft Elevation 2,683 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Alhuaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,802 ft (2,683 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.5680°N, 97.1659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 139 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 35 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 140 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 93 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 75 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 85 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 83 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 76 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 269 km
2024 John Category 3 286 km
2021 Grace Category 3 222 km
2017 Katia Category 2 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 277 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 170 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 243 km
2010 Karl Category 3 53 km
2007 Dean Category 2 215 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 239 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 269 km
1997 Rick Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 2 295 km
1990 Diana Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 269 km
1988 Debby Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 53 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 66 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 84 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 85 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 103 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 127 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 161 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 8.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 9.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 9.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in

Alhuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 50°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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