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Peña Colorada, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,012
Population
8/sq mi density
7,772 ft
Elevation
2,369 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Peña Colorada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,772 ft (2,369 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4778°N, 97.7942°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 132 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Peña Colorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.2").