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La Peñuela, Mexico

Full City Profile

655 Population 4/sq mi density
9,974 ft Elevation 3,040 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
La Peñuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,974 ft (3,040 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.1612°N, 99.8540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 144 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 109 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 142 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 128 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 237 km
2024 John Category 3 207 km
2023 Otis Category 5 169 km
2021 Grace Category 3 270 km
2021 Rick Category 2 264 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 241 km
1996 Alma Category 2 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 241 km
1993 Gert Category 2 270 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 12 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 49 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 77 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 122 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 127 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 8.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 8.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest

La Peñuela has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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