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Loma Alta, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,226 Population 4/sq mi density
7,667 ft Elevation 2,337 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Loma Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,667 ft (2,337 m)
Area319.0 sq mi (826.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.7972°N, 98.0271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 147 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 65 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 144 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 145 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 103 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 97 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 62 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 60 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 85 km
2017 Katia Category 2 132 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 151 km
2010 Karl Category 3 163 km
2007 Dean Category 2 109 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 124 km
2000 Keith Category 1 241 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 203 km
1993 Gert Category 2 148 km
1990 Diana Category 2 139 km
1988 Debby Category 1 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 62 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 83 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 94 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 97 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 98 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 106 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 107 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 117 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 134 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 141 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
February 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
August 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

Loma Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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