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La Mezquitera, Mexico

Full City Profile

536 Population 7/sq mi density
2,851 ft Elevation 869 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
La Mezquitera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,851 ft (869 m)
Area72.2 sq mi (187.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.5621°N, 99.1003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

352 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 65 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 47 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 84 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 86 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 124 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 41 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 149 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 133 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 77 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 65 km
Mar 22, 1997 5 km NW of Cajelitos, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 164 km
2024 John Category 3 159 km
2023 Otis Category 5 159 km
2021 Grace Category 3 261 km
2017 Max Category 1 208 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 294 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 262 km
2010 Karl Category 2 245 km
2007 Dean Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 185 km
1996 Boris Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 2 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 185 km
1984 Odile Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 58 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 72 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 84 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 92 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 93 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 153 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 189 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

La Mezquitera has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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