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El Rancho, Mexico

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512 Population 2/sq mi density
2,874 ft Elevation 876 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
El Rancho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,874 ft (876 m)
Area241.3 sq mi (624.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.6809°N, 100.2787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 140 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 131 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 140 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 63 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 39 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 99 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 94 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 98 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 56 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 85 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 67 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 80 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 204 km
2024 John Category 3 162 km
2023 Otis Category 5 109 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 264 km
2021 Rick Category 2 201 km
2017 Max Category 1 250 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 258 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 197 km
1996 Alma Category 2 236 km
1996 Boris Category 1 176 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 292 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 299 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 298 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 240 km
1984 Odile Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 73 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 80 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 129 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 178 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 180 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 10.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

El Rancho has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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