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El Calvario, Mexico

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654 Population 1/sq mi density
5,630 ft Elevation 1,716 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
El Calvario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.2899°N, 99.8154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

948 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 143 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 144 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 60 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 117 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 96 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 66 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 134 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 59 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 143 km
2024 John Category 3 110 km
2023 Otis Category 5 83 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 234 km
2017 Max Category 1 199 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 230 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 285 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 271 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 144 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 190 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 177 km
1984 Odile Category 2 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 123 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 145 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 123 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 91 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 114 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 132 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 150 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 158 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

El Calvario has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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