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Cerro Alto, Mexico
Full City Profile
531
Population
1/sq mi density
4,895 ft
Elevation
1,492 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Cerro Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1,492 m) |
| Area | 632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3774°N, 99.9573°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 84 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 117 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 118 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Cerro Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").