Mina Vieja, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,771 Population 10/sq mi density

9,521 ft Elevation 2,902 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Mina Vieja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,521 ft (2,902 m)
Area	185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	19.5525°N, 99.9439°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	142 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	135 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	143 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	149 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	106 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	78 km
May 22, 2013	2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico	M4.4	146 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	134 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	134 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	139 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	106 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	42 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	120 km
Mar 2, 2002	8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	134 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	91 km
Mar 21, 1998	8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico	M4.1	150 km
May 6, 2013	12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico	M4.1	150 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	104 km
Jul 29, 1997	5 km NNE of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico	M4.0	148 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 1	281 km
2024	John	Category 2	251 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	209 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	257 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	269 km
2007	Dean	Category 1	296 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	285 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	255 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	243 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (36 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	36 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	53 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	100 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	143 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	151 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
February	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
June	58°F (15°C)	5.9 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	6.7 in
September	56°F (14°C)	5.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Mina Vieja has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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