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Canales, Mexico

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855 Population 185/sq mi density
5,384 ft Elevation 1,641 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Canales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,384 ft (1,641 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates20.4054°N, 102.6180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 144 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 104 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 38 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 81 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 16 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Apr 28, 2003 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 209 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 250 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
2021 Nora Category 1 288 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 259 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 186 km
2011 Jova Category 2 251 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 257 km
1996 Alma Category 2 268 km
1996 Boris Category 1 195 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 251 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 273 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 213 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 231 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 110 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Canales has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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