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El Fresno, Mexico

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1,107 Population 5/sq mi density
6,421 ft Elevation 1,957 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
El Fresno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Area223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.4314°N, 99.5861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,376 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 128 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 147 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 145 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 119 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 125 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 129 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 62 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 67 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 121 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 132 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 61 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 47 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 77 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 119 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 126 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 48 km
2024 John Category 3 27 km
2023 Otis Category 5 60 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 225 km
2017 Max Category 1 101 km
2015 Marty Category 1 287 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 165 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 267 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 207 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 187 km
2006 John Category 4 267 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 50 km
1997 Rick Category 2 219 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 294 km
1996 Boris Category 1 159 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 236 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 293 km
1984 Odile Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 26 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 81 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 78 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 65 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 116 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 26 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 54 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 147 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 128 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 27 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 66 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 78 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 187 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in
August 71°F (21°C) 10.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in

El Fresno has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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