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La Presa, Mexico

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759 Population 9/sq mi density
6,037 ft Elevation 1,840 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Presa 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

Elevation6,037 ft (1,840 m)
Area81.6 sq mi (211.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.9008°N, 101.0375°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

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 148 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 142 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 130 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 124 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 75 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 145 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 257 km
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
1996 Alma Category 2 255 km
1996 Boris Category 1 181 km
1984 Odile Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 75 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 Presa 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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