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Cerritos, Mexico

Full City Profile

14,804 Population 24/sq mi density
3,757 ft Elevation 1,145 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Area611.5 sq mi (1,583.7 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates22.4284°N, 100.2847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 76 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 67 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 108 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 130 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 140 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 208 km
2000 Keith Category 1 246 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 253 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Cerritos has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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