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Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

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1,822 Population 6/sq mi density
7,346 ft Elevation 2,239 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,346 ft (2,239 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.5131°N, 98.9200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 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 M7.1 116 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 62 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 78 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 62 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 61 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 68 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 112 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 50 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 62 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 271 km
2024 John Category 2 263 km
2023 Otis Category 4 249 km
2021 Grace Category 3 168 km
2017 Katia Category 2 225 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 249 km
2010 Karl Category 3 233 km
2007 Dean Category 2 202 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 291 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 265 km
1993 Gert Category 2 188 km
1990 Diana Category 2 221 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 32 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 47 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 53 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 63 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 99 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 140 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 155 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 155 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 176 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 178 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 181 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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