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El Terrero, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,273 Population 28/sq mi density
5,318 ft Elevation 1,621 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Terrero 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

Elevation5,318 ft (1,621 m)
Area46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates18.7903°N, 99.6453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

406 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 M7.1 125 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 92 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 119 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 141 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 109 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 62 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 86 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 97 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 113 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 3 192 km
2024 John Category 3 167 km
2023 Otis Category 5 140 km
2021 Grace Category 3 279 km
2021 Rick Category 2 268 km
2017 Max Category 1 246 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 288 km
2010 Karl Category 1 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 199 km
1996 Boris Category 1 236 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 221 km
1984 Odile Category 2 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 37 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 63 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 93 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 111 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 114 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

El Terrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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