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Los Sauces, Mexico

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1,141 Population 2/sq mi density
5,305 ft Elevation 1,617 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Los Sauces has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,305 ft (1,617 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2666°N, 99.8350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 146 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 141 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 150 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 74 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 58 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 98 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 68 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 132 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 147 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 57 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Mar 27, 2009 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 142 km
2024 John Category 3 108 km
2023 Otis Category 5 80 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 231 km
2017 Max Category 1 197 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 227 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 284 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 268 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 142 km
1996 Alma Category 2 273 km
1996 Boris Category 1 187 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 176 km
1984 Odile Category 2 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 121 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 142 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 121 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 124 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 94 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 117 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 133 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 162 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Los Sauces has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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