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La Concepción, Mexico

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1,472 Population 15/sq mi density
7,648 ft Elevation 2,331 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
La Concepción 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

Elevation7,648 ft (2,331 m)
Area97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.6961°N, 99.3003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 42 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 120 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 103 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 88 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 289 km
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 246 km
2021 Grace Category 3 190 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 284 km
2017 Katia Category 1 251 km
2010 Karl Category 1 277 km
2007 Dean Category 2 227 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 247 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 269 km
1993 Gert Category 2 188 km
1990 Diana Category 2 239 km
1988 Debby Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 71 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 76 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 81 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 105 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 194 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest

La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").

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