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Colonia Sonora, Mexico

Full City Profile

827 Population 21/sq mi density
3,304 ft Elevation 1,007 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Colonia Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,304 ft (1,007 m)
Area40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates18.7353°N, 99.4119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 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 99 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 134 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 111 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 63 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 68 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 123 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 49 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 128 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 106 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 106 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Feb 22, 2024 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico M4.7 134 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 118 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 61 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 3 182 km
2024 John Category 3 165 km
2023 Otis Category 5 149 km
2021 Grace Category 3 266 km
2021 Rick Category 2 289 km
2017 Max Category 1 233 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 293 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 296 km
2010 Karl Category 1 276 km
2007 Dean Category 2 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 195 km
1996 Boris Category 1 254 km
1993 Gert Category 2 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 209 km
1984 Odile Category 2 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 49 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 55 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 89 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 95 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 98 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

Colonia Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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