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Pilcaya, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,270 Population 49/sq mi density
5,325 ft Elevation 1,623 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Pilcaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Area107.6 sq mi (278.6 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates18.7469°N, 99.6750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 127 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 111 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 87 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 113 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 130 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 146 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 104 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 60 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 108 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 187 km
2024 John Category 3 161 km
2023 Otis Category 5 134 km
2021 Grace Category 3 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 194 km
1996 Alma Category 2 299 km
1996 Boris Category 1 231 km
1993 Gert Category 2 299 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 217 km
1984 Odile Category 2 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 41 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 68 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 95 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 115 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 119 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Pilcaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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