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El Gigante, Mexico

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709 Population 10/sq mi density
6,522 ft Elevation 1,988 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Gigante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,522 ft (1,988 m)
Area72.0 sq mi (186.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.9714°N, 100.4500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 74 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 41 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 52 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 56 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 59 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 103 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 49 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 54 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 62 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 43 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 35 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 57 km
Jun 16, 2005 5 km ENE of San Andrés Ocotepec, Mexico M3.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 253 km
2021 Rick Category 2 247 km
2021 Grace Category 1 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 232 km
1993 Gert Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 67 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 120 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 137 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Gigante has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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