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Galeana, Mexico

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2,962 Population 9/sq mi density
6,362 ft Elevation 1,939 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Galeana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Area347.4 sq mi (899.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates20.0354°N, 101.5720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 130 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 124 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 97 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 292 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 177 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 300 km
1996 Alma Category 2 243 km
1996 Boris Category 1 162 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 287 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 275 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 291 km
1984 Odile Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Galeana has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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