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Motzorongo, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,909 Population 15/sq mi density
876 ft Elevation 267 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Motzorongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Area258.4 sq mi (669.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates18.6427°N, 96.7298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 80 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 98 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 94 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 136 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 104 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 108 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 95 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 97 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 219 km
2017 Katia Category 2 221 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 152 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 269 km
2010 Karl Category 3 30 km
2007 Dean Category 2 207 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 207 km
2005 Stan Category 1 193 km
2000 Keith Category 1 292 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 300 km
1993 Gert Category 2 296 km
1990 Diana Category 2 251 km
1988 Debby Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 71 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 94 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 104 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 105 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 138 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 18.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 19.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 18.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Motzorongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.6") and March the driest (2.2").

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