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El Islote, Mexico

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534 Population 4/sq mi density
7,257 ft Elevation 2,212 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Islote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,257 ft (2,212 m)
Area121.8 sq mi (315.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.9678°N, 99.6587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 132 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 81 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 96 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 149 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 121 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 211 km
2024 John Category 3 186 km
2023 Otis Category 5 156 km
2021 Grace Category 3 267 km
2021 Rick Category 2 274 km
2017 Max Category 1 265 km
2007 Dean Category 2 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 219 km
1996 Boris Category 1 247 km
1993 Gert Category 2 276 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 19 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 57 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 79 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 108 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 109 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

El Islote has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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