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La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael), Mexico
Full City Profile
1,366
Population
4/sq mi density
4,242 ft
Elevation
1,293 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,242 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 331.5 sq mi (858.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6186°N, 102.4844°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 138 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 139 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 81 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in |
La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.2").