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Colonia Michoacana (Luis Vélez), Mexico

Full City Profile

635 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Colonia Michoacana (Luis Vélez) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,059.5 sq mi (2,744.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.6658°N, 107.6103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 127 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 146 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 72 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 138 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Jul 16, 1999 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Oct 25, 1990 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Aug 7, 2015 86 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Apr 16, 2012 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 144 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Jul 17, 2007 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Aug 7, 2015 93 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 103 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 115 km
Jan 17, 1991 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Nov 5, 1998 90 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.8 148 km
May 11, 2006 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 249 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 278 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 142 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 220 km
2018 Willa Category 3 284 km
2014 Odile Category 3 295 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 42 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 274 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 250 km
2006 Lane Category 3 32 km
2006 John Category 3 230 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 192 km
2003 Marty Category 2 256 km
1998 Isis Category 1 148 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 231 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 144 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 284 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 32 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 201 km
1986 Paine Category 2 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 5.3 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in

Colonia Michoacana (Luis Vélez) has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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