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Colonia Independencia, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,150 Population 39/sq mi density
7,723 ft Elevation 2,354 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Colonia Independencia 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 Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates19.6156°N, 100.3239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 M6.1 141 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 106 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 137 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 47 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 136 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 140 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 300 km
2024 John Category 1 263 km
2023 Otis Category 4 213 km
2021 Rick Category 2 236 km
2021 Grace Category 1 291 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 283 km
1996 Boris Category 1 222 km
1993 Gert Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 25 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 82 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 139 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 152 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 174 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 183 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 7.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Colonia Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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