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El Cid, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,578 Population 69/sq mi density
7,641 ft Elevation 2,329 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
El Cid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,641 ft (2,329 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates19.8672°N, 98.9269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 43 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 98 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 113 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 60 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 33 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 148 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 54 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 96 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 300 km
2023 Otis Category 4 281 km
2021 Grace Category 3 146 km
2017 Katia Category 2 207 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 244 km
2010 Karl Category 3 248 km
2007 Dean Category 2 184 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 203 km
2000 Keith Category 1 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 231 km
1993 Gert Category 2 152 km
1990 Diana Category 2 196 km
1988 Debby Category 1 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 67 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 82 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 99 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 121 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 148 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 156 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 167 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 186 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 191 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 191 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

El Cid has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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