La Angostura, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,410 Population 4/sq mi density
5,732 ft Elevation 1,747 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
La Angostura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,732 ft (1,747 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (874.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.2773°N, 101.1101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 115 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 117 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 43 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 119 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 68 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 147 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 61 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 107 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 147 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 119 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 118 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 111 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 105 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 149 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 224 km
1996 Alma Category 2 287 km
1996 Boris Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 82 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 133 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Angostura has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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