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Colonia José Vasconcelos, Mexico

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559 Population 2/sq mi density
6,322 ft Elevation 1,927 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Colonia José Vasconcelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,322 ft (1,927 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.7608°N, 101.1086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 131 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 118 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 111 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 180 km
1996 Alma Category 2 238 km
1996 Boris Category 1 164 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 295 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 287 km
1984 Odile Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 68 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 99 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Colonia José Vasconcelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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