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Alista, Mexico

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1,108 Population 1,910/sq mi density
4,383 ft Elevation 1,336 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Alista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,383 ft (1,336 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,910/sq mi
Coordinates19.6339°N, 103.7892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 78 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 102 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 128 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 134 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 95 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 123 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 70 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 111 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 284 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 146 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 138 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 289 km
2021 Rick Category 2 194 km
2021 Nora Category 1 159 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 219 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 112 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 116 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 176 km
2013 Erick Category 1 198 km
2012 Bud Category 3 197 km
2011 Jova Category 3 137 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 113 km
2009 Andres Category 1 174 km
2006 John Category 4 198 km
2006 Lane Category 2 235 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 233 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 61 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 78 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 76 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 14 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 64 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 102 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 135 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 22 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in

Alista has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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