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Peñón Blanco, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,271 Population 6/sq mi density
5,541 ft Elevation 1,689 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Peñón Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Area844.0 sq mi (2,185.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates24.7920°N, 104.0342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 112 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 91 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 138 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 214 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 297 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 296 km
2018 Willa Category 3 249 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 214 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 249 km
1981 Norma Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Peñón Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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