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La Pahua, Mexico

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1,222 Population 8/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
La Pahua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area157.7 sq mi (408.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates20.6118°N, 97.8536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 135 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 136 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 140 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 147 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 86 km
Feb 10, 2005 1 km SE of Xochitlán, Mexico M3.4 143 km
Dec 26, 1997 7 km SSE of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M3.2 136 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km SW of José María Morelos (San José), Mexico M3.2 130 km
Nov 7, 2000 0 km SW of Santa Clara, Mexico M3.2 127 km
Mar 16, 1999 5 km S of Jaltepec, Mexico M3.0 132 km
Apr 19, 1998 4 km SE of San Nicolás Tecomatlán, Mexico M2.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 20 km
2017 Katia Category 2 78 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 147 km
2010 Karl Category 3 219 km
2007 Dean Category 2 59 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 79 km
2000 Keith Category 1 159 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 111 km
1993 Gert Category 2 71 km
1990 Diana Category 2 57 km
1988 Debby Category 1 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 112 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 145 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 155 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 156 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 156 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 170 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 174 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 179 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 186 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 11.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in

La Pahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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