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El Terrero, Mexico

Full City Profile

830 Population 2/sq mi density
6,493 ft Elevation 1,979 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Terrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,493 ft (1,979 m)
Area393.1 sq mi (1,018.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.1388°N, 100.5739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 90 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 32 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 73 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 79 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 51 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 124 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2005 5 km ENE of San Andrés Ocotepec, Mexico M3.7 148 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 143 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 55 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 54 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 65 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 84 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 249 km
1996 Boris Category 1 234 km
1993 Gert Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 89 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 127 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 143 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Terrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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