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Pothé, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,656 Population 13/sq mi density
8,691 ft Elevation 2,649 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Pothé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,691 ft (2,649 m)
Area132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.4742°N, 99.6031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 150 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 143 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 111 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 78 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 116 km
Feb 23, 2013 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 101 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 114 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 2 266 km
2024 John Category 2 243 km
2023 Otis Category 5 211 km
2021 Grace Category 3 229 km
2021 Rick Category 2 300 km
2017 Katia Category 1 290 km
2007 Dean Category 2 266 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 280 km
1993 Gert Category 2 226 km
1990 Diana Category 2 279 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 293 km
1988 Debby Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 44 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 66 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 68 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 106 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in

Pothé has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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