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Cruz de Piedra, Mexico

Full City Profile

519 Population 8/sq mi density
7,913 ft Elevation 2,412 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Cruz de Piedra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.9401°N, 99.8140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 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 M7.1 146 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 89 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 133 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 107 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 86 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 82 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 133 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 105 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 212 km
2024 John Category 3 182 km
2023 Otis Category 5 147 km
2021 Grace Category 3 281 km
2021 Rick Category 2 258 km
2017 Max Category 1 267 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 216 km
1996 Alma Category 2 292 km
1996 Boris Category 1 232 km
1993 Gert Category 2 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 243 km
1984 Odile Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 20 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 69 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 74 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 124 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 126 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 8.2 in
August 62°F (17°C) 8.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Cruz de Piedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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