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Colonia Aurora, Mexico

Full City Profile

699 Population 2/sq mi density
9,452 ft Elevation 2,881 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Colonia Aurora 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

Elevation9,452 ft (2,881 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.5525°N, 99.4276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 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 M7.1 149 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 140 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 135 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 104 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 108 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 273 km
2024 John Category 2 254 km
2023 Otis Category 4 226 km
2021 Grace Category 3 209 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 300 km
2017 Katia Category 1 270 km
2010 Karl Category 1 285 km
2007 Dean Category 2 246 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 285 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 290 km
1993 Gert Category 2 208 km
1990 Diana Category 2 259 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 298 km
1988 Debby Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 60 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 61 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 88 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest

Colonia Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").

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