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Los Arcos, Mexico

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5,446 Population 46/sq mi density
4,121 ft Elevation 1,256 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Los Arcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Area119.7 sq mi (309.9 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates18.8872°N, 99.0242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

288 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 68 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 54 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 84 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 105 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 109 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 75 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 133 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 101 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 96 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 99 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 86 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 201 km
2024 John Category 3 195 km
2023 Otis Category 5 189 km
2021 Grace Category 3 227 km
2017 Katia Category 2 277 km
2017 Max Category 1 244 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 291 km
2010 Karl Category 3 234 km
2007 Dean Category 2 254 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 270 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 222 km
1996 Boris Category 1 296 km
1993 Gert Category 2 257 km
1990 Diana Category 2 281 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 221 km
1988 Debby Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 24 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 45 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 52 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 58 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 169 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 185 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 187 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 187 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Los Arcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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