General Zaragoza, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,941 Population 1/sq mi density

4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

General Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area	2,761.7 sq mi (7,152.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	23.9732°N, 99.7723°W
Timezone	America/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"

Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

May 16, 2023	15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M5.0	104 km
Jun 5, 2023	11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M4.6	113 km
Apr 6, 2004	18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.5	136 km
Jun 4, 2004	5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico	M4.4	104 km
Jul 30, 1992	12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.3	81 km
May 29, 2012	31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico	M4.3	107 km
Sep 20, 2000	11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.2	74 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	144 km
Apr 17, 2006	21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico	M4.1	60 km
Jun 25, 2013	22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico	M4.0	35 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Alex	Category 2	91 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	158 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	259 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	245 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	121 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	279 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
March	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
July	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
August	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in	Driest
December	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in

General Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and November the driest (0.5").

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