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Cortijo Viejo, Mexico

Full City Profile

662 Population 3/sq mi density
6,552 ft Elevation 1,997 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Cortijo Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,552 ft (1,997 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.7987°N, 101.6928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 124 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 101 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 128 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 98 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 110 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 120 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 132 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 297 km
2023 Otis Category 4 276 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 148 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 293 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 277 km
1996 Alma Category 2 213 km
1996 Boris Category 1 133 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 258 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 247 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 271 km
1984 Odile Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 8 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Cortijo Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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