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Arantepacua, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,707 Population 22/sq mi density
7,605 ft Elevation 2,318 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Arantepacua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,605 ft (2,318 m)
Area121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.5951°N, 101.9691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 108 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 144 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 115 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 73 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 141 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 108 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 267 km
2023 Otis Category 4 275 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 225 km
2021 Rick Category 2 116 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 270 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 273 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 241 km
2009 Andres Category 1 283 km
2006 John Category 4 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 183 km
1996 Boris Category 1 102 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 223 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 211 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 238 km
1984 Odile Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 37 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 173 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 7.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 8.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Arantepacua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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