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El Potrero, Mexico

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1,269 Population 18/sq mi density
6,890 ft Elevation 2,100 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.6783°N, 97.2561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 131 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 38 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 70 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 85 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 86 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 139 km
May 30, 2018 6 km SE of San Agustín Atenango, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 272 km
2024 John Category 3 289 km
2021 Grace Category 3 208 km
2017 Katia Category 2 214 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 162 km
2017 Max Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 252 km
2010 Karl Category 3 54 km
2007 Dean Category 2 203 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 203 km
2005 Stan Category 1 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 277 km
1993 Gert Category 2 282 km
1990 Diana Category 2 248 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 271 km
1988 Debby Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 39 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 53 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 70 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 91 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 113 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 122 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 149 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 156 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest

El Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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