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Cruz Blanca, Mexico

Full City Profile

581 Population 323/sq mi density
9,751 ft Elevation 2,972 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Cruz Blanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,751 ft (2,972 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates19.3183°N, 99.3233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 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 M7.1 123 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 114 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 149 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Jan 7, 2014 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 80 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 121 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 247 km
2024 John Category 2 230 km
2023 Otis Category 5 207 km
2021 Grace Category 3 215 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 295 km
2017 Katia Category 1 273 km
2017 Max Category 1 295 km
2010 Karl Category 1 269 km
2007 Dean Category 2 249 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 267 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 298 km
1993 Gert Category 2 225 km
1990 Diana Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 271 km
1988 Debby Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 33 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 51 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 65 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 73 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 98 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 7.5 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.7 in
August 56°F (13°C) 8.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 7.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in

Cruz Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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