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Cuesta Blanca, Mexico

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3,946 Population 17/sq mi density
7,776 ft Elevation 2,370 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Cuesta Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Area231.5 sq mi (599.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates18.8454°N, 97.4675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 113 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 51 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 93 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 111 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 81 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 117 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 102 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 273 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2021 Grace Category 3 186 km
2017 Katia Category 2 199 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 157 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 265 km
2010 Karl Category 3 71 km
2007 Dean Category 2 185 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 188 km
2005 Stan Category 1 272 km
2000 Keith Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 286 km
1993 Gert Category 2 262 km
1990 Diana Category 2 229 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 29 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 40 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 59 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 79 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 93 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 119 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 139 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Cuesta Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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