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Galaxias Toluca, Mexico

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1,669 Population 6/sq mi density
8,504 ft Elevation 2,592 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Galaxias Toluca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,504 ft (2,592 m)
Area300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.3981°N, 99.6500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 140 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 126 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 133 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 144 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 126 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Dec 21, 2013 5 km SE of El Escondido, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 258 km
2024 John Category 2 234 km
2023 Otis Category 5 201 km
2021 Grace Category 3 238 km
2021 Rick Category 2 292 km
2017 Katia Category 1 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 275 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 267 km
1996 Boris Category 1 272 km
1993 Gert Category 2 236 km
1990 Diana Category 2 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 286 km
1988 Debby Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 34 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 65 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 100 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 109 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in

Galaxias Toluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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