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Colonia la Libertad, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,356 Population 13/sq mi density
8,465 ft Elevation 2,580 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Colonia la Libertad 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

Elevation8,465 ft (2,580 m)
Area102.5 sq mi (265.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.1853°N, 99.5028°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

270 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 M7.1 128 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 131 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 100 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 125 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 148 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 122 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 117 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 129 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 233 km
2024 John Category 3 212 km
2023 Otis Category 5 185 km
2021 Grace Category 3 239 km
2021 Rick Category 2 299 km
2017 Katia Category 1 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 284 km
2010 Karl Category 1 286 km
2007 Dean Category 2 273 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 291 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 244 km
1996 Boris Category 1 275 km
1993 Gert Category 2 247 km
1990 Diana Category 2 291 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 260 km
1988 Debby Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 28 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 41 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 82 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 85 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 94 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 Libertad 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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