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La Providencia, Mexico

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3,806 Population 221/sq mi density
7,382 ft Elevation 2,250 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
La Providencia 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

Elevation7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates19.7583°N, 99.1467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 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 M4.2 128 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 98 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 38 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 78 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 63 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 110 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 71 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 105 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 1 296 km
2024 John Category 1 282 km
2023 Otis Category 4 259 km
2021 Grace Category 3 172 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 268 km
2017 Katia Category 1 233 km
2010 Karl Category 2 264 km
2007 Dean Category 2 210 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 229 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 254 km
1993 Gert Category 2 173 km
1990 Diana Category 2 222 km
1988 Debby Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 69 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 75 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 83 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 97 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 99 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 122 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 178 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 184 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 (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

La Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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