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La Luz [Barrio], Mexico

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762 Population 183/sq mi density
8,235 ft Elevation 2,510 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
La Luz [Barrio] enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,235 ft (2,510 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates19.3175°N, 98.1164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 94 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 126 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 84 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 70 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 139 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 59 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 2 277 km
2024 John Category 2 286 km
2023 Otis Category 5 292 km
2021 Grace Category 3 139 km
2017 Katia Category 2 178 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 176 km
2010 Karl Category 3 146 km
2007 Dean Category 2 157 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 169 km
2000 Keith Category 1 290 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 258 km
1993 Gert Category 2 199 km
1990 Diana Category 2 191 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 285 km
1988 Debby Category 1 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iztaccihuatl (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 57 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 61 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 62 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 68 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 81 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 91 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 91 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 95 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 103 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 110 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 149 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Luz [Barrio] has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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