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La Defensa, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,540 Population 13/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
La Defensa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area119.7 sq mi (310.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.1048°N, 96.9607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 67 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 130 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 27 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 51 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 85 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 83 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 102 km
Oct 14, 2003 1 km SE of Soledad de Doblado, Mexico M3.8 132 km
Apr 15, 1997 Gulf of America M3.8 137 km
Jul 9, 2001 2 km SW of San Julián, Mexico M3.7 120 km
Feb 12, 2007 11 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 57 km
2017 Katia Category 2 57 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 39 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 279 km
2010 Karl Category 3 117 km
2007 Dean Category 2 44 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 44 km
2005 Stan Category 1 273 km
2000 Keith Category 1 151 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 155 km
1993 Gert Category 2 133 km
1990 Diana Category 2 89 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 53 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 70 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 71 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 91 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 107 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 111 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in

La Defensa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (2.8").

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