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El Balzamar, Mexico

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793 Population 2/sq mi density
6,854 ft Elevation 2,089 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
El Balzamar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,854 ft (2,089 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.5744°N, 99.8092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 130 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 123 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 148 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 100 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 84 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 105 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 51 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 102 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 114 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 72 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 49 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 98 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 90 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 76 km
2024 John Category 3 31 km
2023 Otis Category 5 52 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 209 km
2017 Max Category 1 120 km
2015 Marty Category 1 271 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 161 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 255 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 236 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 193 km
2006 John Category 4 265 km
1997 Rick Category 2 240 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 65 km
1996 Alma Category 2 278 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 147 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 235 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 114 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 47 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 108 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 87 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 67 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 141 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 47 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 66 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 125 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 53 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 92 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 87 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 106 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 171 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 9.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in

El Balzamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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