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Las Balsas, Mexico

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505 Population 721/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Las Balsas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density721/sq mi
Coordinates20.7033°N, 97.7844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 120 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 123 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 137 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 148 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 98 km
Dec 26, 1997 7 km SSE of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M3.2 147 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km SW of José María Morelos (San José), Mexico M3.2 142 km
Nov 7, 2000 0 km SW of Santa Clara, Mexico M3.2 140 km
Mar 16, 1999 5 km S of Jaltepec, Mexico M3.0 144 km
Apr 19, 1998 4 km SE of San Nicolás Tecomatlán, Mexico M2.9 141 km
Dec 10, 1998 3 km SW of Santa María Actipac, Mexico M2.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 24 km
2017 Katia Category 2 72 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 146 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 294 km
2010 Karl Category 3 221 km
2007 Dean Category 2 55 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 km
2000 Keith Category 1 147 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 100 km
1993 Gert Category 2 63 km
1990 Diana Category 2 46 km
1988 Debby Category 1 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 119 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 150 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 158 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 163 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 163 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 181 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 182 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 192 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in

Las Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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