Colonia 2 de Diciembre de 1974, Mexico

Full City Profile

511 Population 1/sq mi density

135 ft Elevation 41 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Colonia 2 de Diciembre de 1974 has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	77.6°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	135 ft (41 m)
Area	648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1731°N, 100.4258°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.09"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	63 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	74 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	51 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	148 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	35 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	111 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	104 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	131 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	100 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	31 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	41 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	28 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	48 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	88 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	80 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	108 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	105 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	139 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	98 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	120 km
2024	John	Category 3	68 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	35 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	152 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	132 km
2017	Max	Category 1	89 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	193 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	91 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	176 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	279 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	136 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	264 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	254 km
2006	John	Category 4	188 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	287 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 3	287 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	219 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	80 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	298 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	229 km

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

Tsunami History

16 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	—	88 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	137 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	70 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	49 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	115 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	147 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	88 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	73 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	63 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	98 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	123 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	51 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	57 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	27 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
March	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
May	80°F (27°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	10.0 in
July	78°F (26°C)	9.1 in
August	78°F (26°C)	9.5 in
September	78°F (25°C)	12.1 in	Wettest
October	78°F (26°C)	5.4 in
November	77°F (25°C)	1.3 in
December	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in

Colonia 2 de Diciembre de 1974 has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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