Candelas, Mexico

Full City Profile

917 Population 2/sq mi density

7,625 ft Elevation 2,324 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Candelas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°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 16.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	66.7°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,625 ft (2,324 m)
Area	393.1 sq mi (1,018.1 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	20.3132°N, 100.4488°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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	111 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	55 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	89 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	131 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	126 km
Apr 17, 2010	5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico	M4.0	148 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	130 km
Oct 11, 1990	8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico	M4.0	125 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	97 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	94 km
Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	129 km
Oct 7, 1999	4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico	M3.8	74 km
Jul 5, 2002	5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico	M3.8	139 km
Feb 6, 2005	0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico	M3.7	132 km
Jan 24, 2006	1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M3.7	128 km
Jan 29, 1998	3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico	M3.7	36 km
Jun 4, 2000	0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico	M3.7	57 km
Feb 6, 2008	1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico	M3.7	74 km
Jan 9, 2001	2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico	M3.7	98 km
May 28, 2008	2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico	M3.7	92 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	291 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	272 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	287 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	257 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	240 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (104 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	104 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	145 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	152 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	195 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
February	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	60°F (16°C)	0.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	5.8 in
July	70°F (21°C)	7.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	7.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	6.0 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
December	55°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Candelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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