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Emilio Carranza (Santa Cruz), Mexico

Full City Profile

1,554 Population 12/sq mi density
6,893 ft Elevation 2,101 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Emilio Carranza (Santa Cruz) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,893 ft (2,101 m)
Area126.3 sq mi (327.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates19.7128°N, 97.6528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 149 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 25 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 112 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 106 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 132 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 115 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 88 km
2017 Katia Category 2 114 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 115 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 km
2007 Dean Category 2 95 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 105 km
2000 Keith Category 1 227 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 210 km
1993 Gert Category 2 166 km
1990 Diana Category 2 135 km
1988 Debby Category 1 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 22 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 53 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 58 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 60 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 74 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 86 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 95 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 119 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 120 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 127 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
August 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Emilio Carranza (Santa Cruz) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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