Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa), Mexico

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1,761 Population 4/sq mi density

6,759 ft Elevation 2,060 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Area	410.5 sq mi (1,063.1 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	19.6800°N, 100.5261°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	149 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	147 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	129 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	135 km
Jun 2, 2011	24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M5.3	138 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	138 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	130 km
Sep 21, 2002	11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M5.0	150 km
Mar 22, 2019	10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M4.9	150 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	144 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	146 km
Nov 17, 1991	21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M4.8	137 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	123 km
Jan 2, 2002	Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico	M4.7	144 km
Sep 21, 1995	29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.6	131 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	115 km
Oct 12, 1997	12 km E of Poturo, Mexico	M4.6	139 km
May 7, 2024	11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M4.5	141 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	128 km
May 26, 2014	20 km E of Poturo, Mexico	M4.5	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	276 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	222 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	222 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	272 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	207 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	281 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	294 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (43 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	43 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	103 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	130 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	161 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
February	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
June	62°F (17°C)	6.4 in
July	69°F (21°C)	8.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	8.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	6.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
November	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
December	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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