Los Desmontes, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,016 Population 2/sq mi density
6,739 ft Elevation 2,054 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Los Desmontes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation6,739 ft (2,054 m)
Area483.0 sq mi (1,251.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.9566°N, 100.7392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 70 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 11 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 64 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 135 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 67 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 2 255 km
2021 Rick Category 2 223 km
1996 Alma Category 2 279 km
1996 Boris Category 1 207 km
1993 Gert Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 80 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 106 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 140 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Los Desmontes has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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