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La Cañada (Cañada Grande), Mexico

Full City Profile

793 Population 5/sq mi density
9,170 ft Elevation 2,795 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
La Cañada (Cañada Grande) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,170 ft (2,795 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.2828°N, 99.7814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 122 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 146 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 118 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 150 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 137 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 134 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 120 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 88 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 92 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 136 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 248 km
2024 John Category 3 221 km
2023 Otis Category 5 184 km
2021 Grace Category 3 256 km
2021 Rick Category 2 276 km
2007 Dean Category 2 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 254 km
1993 Gert Category 2 254 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 20 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 51 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 120 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
February 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest

La Cañada (Cañada Grande) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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