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La Luz, Mexico

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737 Population 8/sq mi density
7,756 ft Elevation 2,364 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
La Luz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,756 ft (2,364 m)
Area97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.6997°N, 99.2834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 120 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 42 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 102 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 109 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 289 km
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 247 km
2021 Grace Category 3 188 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2017 Katia Category 1 249 km
2010 Karl Category 1 275 km
2007 Dean Category 2 225 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 245 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 268 km
1993 Gert Category 2 186 km
1990 Diana Category 2 238 km
1988 Debby Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 71 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 75 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 83 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 89 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 102 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 107 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 192 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest

La Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").

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