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El Quemado, Mexico

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815 Population 1/sq mi density
1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
El Quemado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Area648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.1934°N, 100.2897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 76 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 65 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 85 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 49 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 111 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 91 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 112 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 129 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 56 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 45 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 16 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 112 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 145 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 43 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 106 km
2024 John Category 3 53 km
2023 Otis Category 5 20 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 167 km
2021 Rick Category 2 146 km
2017 Max Category 1 89 km
2015 Marty Category 1 208 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 98 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 189 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 266 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 143 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 278 km
2009 Andres Category 1 269 km
2006 John Category 4 201 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 294 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 292 km
1997 Rick Category 2 217 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 66 km
1996 Alma Category 2 241 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 216 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 73 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 124 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 60 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 38 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 125 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 148 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 73 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 60 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 76 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 84 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 110 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 65 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 70 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 60 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 39 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in

El Quemado has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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