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Arroyo Colorado, Mexico

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763 Population 2/sq mi density
6,578 ft Elevation 2,005 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Arroyo Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,578 ft (2,005 m)
Area483.0 sq mi (1,251.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.0087°N, 100.6222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 75 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 23 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 101 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 127 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 65 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 67 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 37 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 145 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 113 km
Jun 16, 2005 5 km ENE of San Andrés Ocotepec, Mexico M3.7 138 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 65 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 74 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 59 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 53 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 259 km
2021 Rick Category 2 236 km
1996 Alma Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 220 km
1993 Gert Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 78 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 119 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 135 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Arroyo Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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