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Peras, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,511 Population 9/sq mi density
7,316 ft Elevation 2,230 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Peras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Area381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.3592°N, 98.2372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,592 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 96 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 75 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 112 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 135 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 142 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 114 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 84 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 118 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 141 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 144 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 75 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 108 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 79 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 132 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 94 km
2024 John Category 3 110 km
2023 Otis Category 5 182 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 254 km
2017 Max Category 1 102 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 267 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 102 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 241 km
2010 Karl Category 3 229 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 107 km
1997 Rick Category 2 185 km
1996 Boris Category 1 265 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 96 km
1984 Odile Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 146 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 100 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 120 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 133 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 146 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 75 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 135 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 98 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 96 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 124 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 8.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Peras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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