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El Rosario, Mexico

Full City Profile

632 Population 3/sq mi density
7,438 ft Elevation 2,267 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,438 ft (2,267 m)
Area198.0 sq mi (512.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.6067°N, 102.7480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 129 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 217 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 262 km
2021 Nora Category 1 297 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 211 km
2011 Jova Category 2 288 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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