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El Telar, Mexico

Full City Profile

581 Population 9/sq mi density
9,101 ft Elevation 2,774 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Telar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.0006°N, 99.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

394 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 M7.1 150 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 107 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 135 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 111 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 92 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 111 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 219 km
2024 John Category 3 189 km
2023 Otis Category 5 153 km
2021 Grace Category 3 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 223 km
1996 Alma Category 2 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 236 km
1993 Gert Category 2 283 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 249 km
1984 Odile Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 14 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 63 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 74 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 8.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 8.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

El Telar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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