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Potrerillos, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,542
Population
1,329/sq mi density
6,050 ft
Elevation
1,844 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Potrerillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,050 ft (1,844 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3379°N, 103.3778°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 150 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 98 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 95 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 147 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Potrerillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").