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La Cuesta, Mexico

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2,095 Population 188/sq mi density
5,466 ft Elevation 1,666 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Cuesta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,466 ft (1,666 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates18.7903°N, 97.1681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 142 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 53 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 82 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 102 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 100 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 99 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 108 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 122 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Mar 10, 2019 16 km NNW of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 287 km
2021 Grace Category 3 198 km
2017 Katia Category 2 201 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 147 km
2017 Max Category 1 296 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 266 km
2010 Karl Category 3 41 km
2007 Dean Category 2 191 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 190 km
2005 Stan Category 1 240 km
2000 Keith Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 292 km
1993 Gert Category 2 270 km
1990 Diana Category 2 235 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 286 km
1988 Debby Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 29 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 41 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 61 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 62 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 78 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 103 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 155 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 161 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest

La Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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