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Colonia la Joya, Mexico

Full City Profile

600 Population 2/sq mi density
9,029 ft Elevation 2,752 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Colonia la Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,029 ft (2,752 m)
Area300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.2277°N, 99.6579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 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 M7.1 144 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 150 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 138 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 108 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 117 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 145 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 92 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 105 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 147 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Nov 17, 1992 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico M4.4 148 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 240 km
2024 John Category 3 215 km
2023 Otis Category 5 183 km
2021 Grace Category 3 249 km
2021 Rick Category 2 286 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
2007 Dean Category 2 284 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 248 km
1996 Boris Category 1 262 km
1993 Gert Category 2 252 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
1988 Debby Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 17 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 58 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 65 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 101 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 6.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Colonia la Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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