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La Purificación, Mexico

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3,790 Population 13/sq mi density
7,799 ft Elevation 2,377 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
La Purificación enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,799 ft (2,377 m)
Area300.2 sq mi (777.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.5244°N, 98.8173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 114 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 148 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 58 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 51 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 36 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 56 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 63 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 56 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 112 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Oct 27, 1991 7 km NW of San Miguel de las Palmas, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 274 km
2024 John Category 2 268 km
2023 Otis Category 4 256 km
2021 Grace Category 3 159 km
2017 Katia Category 2 216 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 238 km
2010 Karl Category 3 223 km
2007 Dean Category 2 192 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 210 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 296 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 258 km
1993 Gert Category 2 183 km
1990 Diana Category 2 213 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 293 km
1988 Debby Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 27 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 43 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 59 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 59 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 109 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 144 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 144 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 151 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 168 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 172 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

La Purificación has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 53°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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