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La Esperanza, Mexico

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725 Population 18/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.8092°N, 99.2311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 83 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 55 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 73 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 115 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 130 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 59 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 148 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 125 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 149 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 106 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 76 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 190 km
2024 John Category 3 178 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 km
2021 Grace Category 3 247 km
2017 Katia Category 1 299 km
2017 Max Category 1 237 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 293 km
2010 Karl Category 2 256 km
2007 Dean Category 2 276 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 292 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 207 km
1996 Boris Category 1 274 km
1993 Gert Category 2 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 214 km
1988 Debby Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 32 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 65 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 68 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 74 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 79 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 126 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.1").

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