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La Ortiga, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,244 Population 19/sq mi density
6,083 ft Elevation 1,854 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Ortiga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,083 ft (1,854 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.9622°N, 101.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 15, 2023.

Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 138 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 79 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 17 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 85 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Aug 5, 2010 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 124 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 189 km
1984 Odile Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 79 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 100 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Ortiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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