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Mascota, Mexico

Full City Profile

8,801 Population 4,560/sq mi density
4,154 ft Elevation 1,266 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Mascota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density4,560/sq mi
Coordinates20.5254°N, 104.7852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 102 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 132 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 53 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Oct 25, 1995 15 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 27 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 147 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 212 km
2021 Nora Category 1 65 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 163 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 136 km
2018 Willa Category 5 238 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 40 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 260 km
2013 Erick Category 1 210 km
2012 Bud Category 2 196 km
2011 Jova Category 2 52 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2009 Andres Category 1 236 km
2006 Lane Category 3 160 km
2006 John Category 3 180 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 136 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 181 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 149 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 135 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 63 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 12 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 73 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 166 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 12.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 11.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Mascota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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