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La Marquesa, Mexico

Full City Profile

981 Population 545/sq mi density
9,957 ft Elevation 3,035 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
La Marquesa 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

Elevation9,957 ft (3,035 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates19.2987°N, 99.3700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 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 M7.1 125 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 111 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 144 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Jan 7, 2014 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Feb 23, 2001 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jan 26, 2013 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 83 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 87 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 2 245 km
2024 John Category 3 227 km
2023 Otis Category 5 203 km
2021 Grace Category 3 220 km
2017 Katia Category 1 278 km
2017 Max Category 1 293 km
2010 Karl Category 1 274 km
2007 Dean Category 2 254 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 272 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 258 km
1996 Boris Category 1 293 km
1993 Gert Category 2 229 km
1990 Diana Category 2 272 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 35 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 46 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 70 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 78 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 84 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 93 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 7.6 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 8.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest

La Marquesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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