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Compostela, Mexico
Full City Profile
17,573
Population
20/sq mi density
2,805 ft
Elevation
855 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Compostela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2378°N, 104.9001°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 43 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Compostela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (0.1").