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La Cabecera, Mexico

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6,559 Population 31/sq mi density
8,635 ft Elevation 2,632 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
La Cabecera 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

Elevation8,635 ft (2,632 m)
Area212.3 sq mi (549.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates19.3561°N, 99.7481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 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 M6.1 131 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 124 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 124 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 143 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 97 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 95 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 148 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Nov 29, 1990 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 255 km
2024 John Category 2 229 km
2023 Otis Category 5 193 km
2021 Grace Category 3 249 km
2021 Rick Category 2 281 km
2007 Dean Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 262 km
1996 Boris Category 1 261 km
1993 Gert Category 2 246 km
1990 Diana Category 2 299 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 284 km
1988 Debby Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 28 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 53 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 110 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in

La Cabecera has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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