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Colonia Álvaro Obregón, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,843 Population 13/sq mi density
8,507 ft Elevation 2,593 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Colonia Álvaro Obregón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,507 ft (2,593 m)
Area300.6 sq mi (778.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.3769°N, 99.4948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 140 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 148 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 141 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 122 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 96 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 101 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 254 km
2024 John Category 2 233 km
2023 Otis Category 5 205 km
2021 Grace Category 3 225 km
2017 Katia Category 1 285 km
2010 Karl Category 1 288 km
2007 Dean Category 2 261 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 280 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 285 km
1993 Gert Category 2 229 km
1990 Diana Category 2 277 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 280 km
1988 Debby Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 41 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 51 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 79 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 84 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Colonia Álvaro Obregón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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