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La Escondida, Mexico

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744 Population 7/sq mi density
6,601 ft Elevation 2,012 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
La Escondida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,601 ft (2,012 m)
Area105.2 sq mi (272.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.8836°N, 101.7744°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 135 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 108 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 137 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 139 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 132 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 70 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Jun 6, 2007 12 km WNW of Las Cañas, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Feb 3, 2007 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 288 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 261 km
2021 Rick Category 2 153 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 282 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 279 km
1996 Alma Category 2 220 km
1996 Boris Category 1 139 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 261 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 248 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 265 km
1984 Odile Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 5 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 169 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 7.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Escondida has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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