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La Virgen, Mexico

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802 Population 3/sq mi density
5,991 ft Elevation 1,826 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Virgen 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

Elevation5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Area307.5 sq mi (796.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.1420°N, 100.9045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 93 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 91 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 18 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 80 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 95 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 93 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 41 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 120 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 141 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 86 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 87 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 92 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 104 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 94 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 279 km
2021 Rick Category 2 226 km
1996 Alma Category 2 285 km
1996 Boris Category 1 210 km
1993 Gert Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 94 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 107 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 166 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) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Virgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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