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Colonia La Venta, Mexico

Full City Profile

531 Population 295/sq mi density
9,396 ft Elevation 2,864 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Colonia La Venta 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

Elevation9,396 ft (2,864 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates19.3346°N, 99.3115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 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 M7.1 123 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 116 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 83 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 79 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 95 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 79 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 249 km
2024 John Category 2 232 km
2023 Otis Category 5 210 km
2021 Grace Category 3 213 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 293 km
2017 Katia Category 1 271 km
2017 Max Category 1 296 km
2010 Karl Category 1 268 km
2007 Dean Category 2 247 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 263 km
1993 Gert Category 2 223 km
1990 Diana Category 2 265 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 273 km
1988 Debby Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 34 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 53 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 64 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 72 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 80 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 99 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 193 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Colonia La Venta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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