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La Planada, Mexico

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2,554 Population 116/sq mi density
7,385 ft Elevation 2,251 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
La Planada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,385 ft (2,251 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (56.9 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates19.7813°N, 99.1827°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 34 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 121 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 102 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 76 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 62 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 114 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 298 km
2024 John Category 1 284 km
2023 Otis Category 4 260 km
2021 Grace Category 3 174 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 271 km
2017 Katia Category 1 236 km
2010 Karl Category 2 269 km
2007 Dean Category 2 212 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 232 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 254 km
1993 Gert Category 2 173 km
1990 Diana Category 2 224 km
1988 Debby Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 73 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 78 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 88 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 96 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 120 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 182 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

La Planada has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 54°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").

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