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La Ciénega, Mexico
Full City Profile
502
Population
1/sq mi density
4,826 ft
Elevation
1,471 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
La Ciénega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,826 ft (1,471 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8135°N, 99.8720°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 92 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 74 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 144 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 161 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
La Ciénega has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").