Las Rosas, Mexico

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1,763 Population 60/sq mi density

9,833 ft Elevation 2,997 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Las Rosas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,833 ft (2,997 m)
Area	29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density	60/sq mi
Coordinates	19.5463°N, 100.1599°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	136 km
Dec 20, 1995	15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.3	144 km
Apr 29, 2008	19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.3	139 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	140 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	138 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	129 km
Nov 17, 1991	21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M4.8	147 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	127 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	139 km
Sep 21, 1995	29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.6	144 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	99 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	57 km
Nov 28, 1995	32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M4.5	143 km
May 7, 2024	11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M4.5	140 km
Nov 29, 1990	0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico	M4.4	148 km
May 22, 2013	2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico	M4.4	136 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	120 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	127 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	123 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 1	287 km
2024	John	Category 2	253 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	206 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	248 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	278 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	287 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	292 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	234 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	260 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (19 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	19 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	64 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	120 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	155 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	164 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	170 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.8 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (14°C)	6.9 in
September	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	49°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Las Rosas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 49°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.4").

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