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Independencia, Mexico

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7,282 Population 251/sq mi density
4,744 ft Elevation 1,446 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates18.8772°N, 99.1224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 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 76 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 56 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 81 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 114 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 70 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 147 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 103 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 123 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 199 km
2024 John Category 3 189 km
2023 Otis Category 5 181 km
2021 Grace Category 3 234 km
2017 Max Category 1 243 km
2017 Katia Category 1 286 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 293 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 294 km
2010 Karl Category 2 244 km
2007 Dean Category 2 263 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 218 km
1996 Boris Category 1 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 262 km
1990 Diana Category 2 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 220 km
1988 Debby Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 23 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 55 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 61 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 65 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 72 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 132 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 179 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 196 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 197 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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