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El Refugio, Mexico

Full City Profile

559 Population 9/sq mi density
6,014 ft Elevation 1,833 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Refugio 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

Elevation6,014 ft (1,833 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.8302°N, 99.7146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 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 M7.1 133 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 113 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 89 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 96 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 93 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 100 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 70 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 111 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 97 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 197 km
2024 John Category 3 170 km
2023 Otis Category 5 140 km
2021 Grace Category 3 281 km
2021 Rick Category 2 262 km
2017 Max Category 1 252 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 204 km
1996 Alma Category 2 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 233 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 228 km
1984 Odile Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 31 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 68 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 85 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 117 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 119 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in

El Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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